Mattias Polborn

Prof. Mattias Polborn serves as a Professor of Economics and Political Science at Vanderbilt University, holding a joint appointment across both departments. He has been an active cluster member of Vanderbilt's International Faculty since 2020, contributing to interdisciplinary academic initiatives while maintaining his core research profile.

His academic foundation includes a PhD in Economics from the University of Munich, following earlier positions at the University of Illinois where he developed his expertise before joining Vanderbilt. His educational trajectory reflects deep specialization in economic theory and political systems analysis.

Polborn's research program centers on:

• Political Economy
• Public Economics
• Game Theory
• Microeconomic Theory

His publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with structural economic modeling and institutional analysis, though specific recent articles remain partially obscured in available sources. The limited visible output indicates persistent focus on electoral systems and strategic voting behavior.

His exceptional scholarly contributions have been recognized through:

• CESifo Prize in Public Economics (2007)
• Unprecedented four-year consecutive Excellence in Refereeing Awards from the American Economic Review (2012-2015)

These accolades highlight both his theoretical contributions and service to the academic community. While student mentorship details aren't publicly enumerated, his sustained refereeing excellence suggests significant involvement in doctoral training and peer review processes. His International Faculty cluster membership indicates active participation in global research networks and collaborative projects across institutional boundaries.