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Monica Prasad is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Economic and Political Sociology at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on comparative historical sociology, economic sociology, and political sociology, with a particular emphasis on the historical and political drivers of tax policy and progressive governance.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago
Research Highlights: Prasad’s work explores how U.S. political economy differs from other advanced industrial nations. Her book Starving the Beast examines the origins of Republican tax-cut policies, arguing that they stem from unique structural conditions in the U.S. political economy. Her earlier work, The Land of Too Much, analyzed similar themes. Her research integrates archival evidence with comparative historical analysis.
Awards and Honors:
- Fulbright Award
- NSF CAREER Award
- Russell Sage and Guggenheim Fellowships
- Multiple book and article awards
Grants and Advising: While specific grants or advising details are not elaborated, her career reflects sustained support through major fellowships and grants. No lab or team affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
