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Dr Sandra Leon is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2006), supervised by José María Maravall, and has held academic positions at Spanish institutions and George Washington University's Madrid Study Centre. Her research focuses on the political economy of decentralization, electoral accountability in multi-level systems, and the design of fiscal frameworks in decentralized states.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Politics (1999), Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona
- Master of Arts in Social Sciences (2002), Juan March Institute, Madrid
- PhD in Political Science (2006), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Her work bridges political science and public finance, examining how decentralization shapes electoral dynamics and government accountability. She has received two prestigious awards for her doctoral research, which was later published as a book in 2007. Current research explores the interplay between global economic forces and decentralization trends, as well as voter responsibility attribution in devolved systems like the UK.
- Awards:
- Two prizes for best PhD dissertation (2006)
- Book publication derived from doctoral thesis (2007)
Dr. Leon has no listed grants or advisees in the provided materials. She is currently on research leave and contributes to academic networks through her role at the University of York.
