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Steven J. Balla is an Associate Professor of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Affairs at George Washington University, and Co-Director of the George Washington Regulatory Studies Center. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and specializes in transparency, participation, and responsiveness in policymaking, with a focus on Greater China and the United States. His work includes congressional testimony on regulatory processes and Fulbright Scholarships at Peking University and Nankai University. Key research areas include polarization in public commenting, stakeholder participation in rulemaking, and comparative governance reforms between China and the U.S.
Education: B.A. in Government and Economics (Franklin and Marshall College), M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science (Duke University). Courses taught include Politics of Regulation, Policy Analysis, and American Political Institutions.
His publications analyze regulatory dynamics, governance reforms in China, and the impact of digital tools on policymaking. He has advised the Administrative Conference of the U.S. and contributed to the design of federal docket management systems.
Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholar (awarded for research at Peking University and Nankai University).
Current projects explore Hong Kong policymaking responsiveness and Chinese government responsiveness to public participation. His work bridges comparative politics, regulatory studies, and digital governance innovations.
