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Marko Klasnja is the Provost's Distinguished Associate Professor at Georgetown University, holding dual appointments in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the Department of Government. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from New York University.
His research focuses on political corruption, electoral behavior, and the intersection of wealth and politics. Key themes include voter reactions to politicians' wealth, the role of charismatic leaders in democratic erosion, and the dynamics of anticorruption efforts in democracies. He also explores how economic inequality shapes policy preferences and electoral accountability.
His work bridges comparative politics and political economy, with studies on topics like corruption traps, electoral manipulation, and the disciplinary role of political parties. Recent articles highlight trends in public perceptions of political wealth, sanctions against corrupt politicians, and gendered pathways to political office.
Klasnja has been recognized with the Provost's Distinguished Associate Professor title. His research spans empirical studies of democratic institutions, elite behavior, and the political economy of development. He contributes to both theoretical and applied questions in international political economy and comparative democratization.
