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Dr. Kerry Hunter is a Political Economy Professor at The College of Idaho since 1988, recognized as Idaho Professor of the Year (2008). His teaching philosophy emphasizes Socratic 'midwifery' of student ideas. He specializes in political philosophy, constitutional law, and comparative political systems.
- Education: Ph.D. from the University of Washington
Research interests include constitutional interpretation, judicial vs legislative authority, and cross-cultural political analysis (e.g., U.S.-New Zealand comparisons). His Mock Supreme Court course immerses students in real U.S. Supreme Court processes, with notable alumni including Rhodes, Marshall, and Truman Scholars.
Publications focus on constitutional frameworks, political philosophy, and defense policy, with recent works engaging New Zealand's legal culture. He spent a 2009 sabbatical in New Zealand researching political dynamics and constitutional debates.
- Awards: Idaho Professor of the Year (2008)
Teaching innovations include role-playing judicial processes and fostering critical thinking. His scholarship bridges historical political theory (Locke/Hobbes) with modern governance challenges.
