Laurent Bouton

Laurent Bouton is a Professor of Economics at Georgetown University, with affiliations as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). He co-directs the DC Political Economy Center and the UPPER network. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Université libre de Bruxelles. His research focuses on political economy and microeconomics, particularly electoral systems, voting behavior, and public policy. His recent work examines topics such as voting rights, campaign finance, gerrymandering, and the political economy of debt.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Université libre de Bruxelles

Research Interests:

Professor Bouton’s work bridges political science and economics, analyzing how institutional designs (e.g., electoral systems, voting rules) influence policy outcomes and societal welfare. He explores topics such as strategic voting, campaign finance dynamics, and the implications of fiscal policies on entitlement programs. His experimental approaches provide empirical grounding to theoretical models.

Articles Trends:

His recent publications emphasize the intersection of political institutions and economic outcomes, focusing on voter behavior, gerrymandering, and the design of democratic processes. Themes include information aggregation in elections, the role of small donors in campaigns, and the challenges of debt management in public policy.

Awards:

No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Advising & Grants:

No student advisees or grant details listed here. His leadership roles include co-directorships in research networks focused on political economy.

Labs/Teams:

He actively contributes to the DC Political Economy Center and the UPPER network, which likely involve collaborative research on contemporary policy challenges.