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Jonathan Rodden is a Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. His research focuses on the comparative political economy of institutions, particularly federalism and fiscal decentralization, with significant contributions to understanding the urban-rural political divide and its implications for representation and policy.
- PhD from Yale University
- BA from the University of Michigan
- Fulbright student at University of Leipzig
His research spans several domains:
- Comparative Federalism: Analyzed fiscal decentralization mechanisms, budgetary transfers, and institutional design in federations globally.
- Political Geography: Developed computational methods for redistricting analysis and demonstrated how geographic voter distribution creates inherent electoral biases.
- Policy Uncertainty: Co-authored foundational work linking economic uncertainty to political polarization and fiscal cycles.
- Public Health: Conducted epidemiological studies on firearm-related mortality and suicide patterns in California.
Scientific awards include:
- Gregory Luebbert Prize for best book in comparative politics (2007)
- Michael Wallerstein Award for best paper in political economy (2015)
He has advised PhD students like Jowei Chen and directed policy projects with international institutions including the World Bank, IMF, and OECD. His work on redistricting simulations has been cited in U.S. Supreme Court amicus briefs and congressional testimony.
