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Michael Peress is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Stony Brook University (SUNY). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business and previously taught at the University of Rochester. His research focuses on voting behavior, legislative institutions, electoral systems, and formal theory. Current projects include analyzing media coverage accuracy of economies across 16 democracies and studying the impact of political advertising in primary elections.
His educational background includes a doctoral degree emphasizing economic methodologies, blending political science with quantitative analysis. Research interests span representation, campaign finance, clientelism, and media's role in shaping economic perceptions. He has contributed to methodological advancements in ideal point estimation and legislative analysis, with tools like the ipe-r package.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on statistical methods, legislative processes, and American politics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical applications, addressing questions of electoral accountability and policy responsiveness. Collaborative projects often involve cross-national comparisons and big data approaches.
Peress is affiliated with the Political Psychology Lab and Behavioral Political Economy Lab at Stony Brook, fostering interdisciplinary research on decision-making and institutional dynamics. His scholarship emphasizes rigorous methodological innovation while addressing core questions in political economy and democratic processes.
