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Nicholas W. Carnes is the Z. Smith Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Public Policy Studies at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, with joint appointments as Professor of Sociology and Professor of Political Science. His research focuses on American politics, economic and social class inequality, and political representation, particularly addressing why working-class individuals are underrepresented in politics and how this affects policy outcomes. Carnes holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Princeton University (2011, 2008) and an A.B. from the University of Tulsa (2006).
- Ph.D., Princeton University (2011)
- M.A., Princeton University (2008)
- A.B., University of Tulsa (2006)
Carnes' research explores the systemic exclusion of working-class citizens from political office, arguing that this absence skews policymaking toward upper-class interests. His work includes empirical studies on voter biases, legislative outcomes, and cross-national comparisons. Recent projects examine transnational governments and class dynamics in the U.S. foster care system. His publications span journals like British Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, and Perspectives on Politics, with a focus on class-based policy disparities and electoral reform.
Carnes has received prestigious awards, including the Alan T. Waterman Award (2021) and the Gladys M Kammerer Award (2014). He co-founded the American Political Science Association's Organized Section on Economic and Social Class Inequality and contributed to policy debates on legislative diversity and educational qualifications for office. His teaching includes courses like Introduction to Policy Analysis and Special Readings in Public Policy Studies, and he actively engages with media through podcasts and commentary on topics like the Marvel Cinematic Universe's political themes.
