Pablo Pinto

Pablo Pinto is a Distinguished Professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Public Policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego, an M.A. from Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan, and a law degree from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina. He previously served on the faculty at Columbia University and was Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Houston (2014–2017).

Education:

• Ph.D., Political Science and International Affairs, University of California, San Diego
• M.A., Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
• Law Degree, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina

His research focuses on the political economy of globalization, examining how interactions between economic agents and governments shape fiscal policy, taxation, political representation, and public opinion. His expertise includes international and comparative political economy, quantitative methods, and policy analysis, with regional focus on Latin America, East Asia, and U.S. subnational politics. He employs formal modeling, quantitative analysis, and historical narratives to study foreign direct investment, economic integration, and voter behavior.

The body of his scholarly work reveals a strong emphasis on the impact of multinational corporations on domestic policy, the determinants of taxation in federal systems, and the formation of individual policy preferences in a globalized world. His publications span top journals in political science and international relations, reflecting interdisciplinary rigor and methodological sophistication.

Scientific Awards:

• 2016 Midwest Political Science Association Award for Best Paper in International Relations
• Bruce Russett Award for Best Article in the Journal of Conflict Resolution (2022)

Pinto has advised numerous academic initiatives and research programs through his leadership roles. He served as co-editor of Economics & Politics from 2017 to 2022 and has held visiting appointments at institutions including New York University, Rice University’s Baker Institute, and the Saltzman Institute at Columbia. He has received research grants supporting work on foreign direct investment, fiscal federalism, and political behavior, though specific grant titles are not listed in the source text. His leadership in founding the Department for Asia-Pacific Studies at Universidad Nacional de La Plata highlights his commitment to institutional development.

He is affiliated with several research centers and academic networks, including the Center for Public Policy at the Hobby School, where he leads interdisciplinary research on public policy challenges. His work bridges academia and policy practice, informed by his prior role as Chief Counsel for Toyota Argentina (1996–1998).