Kris-Stella Trump

Kris-Stella Trump is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis. Her research focuses on political behavior, political psychology, and economic inequality, particularly how individuals perceive income disparities and support taxation policies. She has conducted studies on public opinion regarding redistribution, fairness in taxation, and the legitimacy of income differences.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Harvard University
• Previous Position: Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Memphis

Research Interests: Dr. Trump explores perceptions of economic inequality, taxation fairness, and the psychological underpinnings of public attitudes toward redistribution. Her work combines comparative analyses of the U.S. and Western Europe with experimental methodologies to assess how societal contexts shape political behavior.

Articles Trends: Her recent publications address taxation ethics, wage transparency, vaccination communication strategies, and the intersection of racial justice and protest movements. Her 2023-2024 work emphasizes empirical studies on economic inequality and public policy implications, while earlier studies (2018-2020) examined social movements and electoral dynamics.

Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, her research likely involves collaborative teams and funding for experimental studies. Grants may support her work on inequality and behavioral interventions in public health.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Johns Hopkins' Political Science Department research initiatives focusing on inequality, public opinion, and experimental political science.