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Vineeta Yadav is a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Asian Studies at the Pennsylvania State University, within the College of the Liberal Arts. She holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (2007). Her research focuses on comparative political systems, particularly the role of political parties, religious and business interest groups in developing democracies, with a specialization in South Asian politics.
Her work examines governance challenges, policy outcomes, and democratic erosion, addressing topics such as the impact of IMF interventions on human rights, the rise of right-wing populism, and the interplay between corruption and authoritarian institutions. She has published extensively, including award-winning books like Religious Parties and the Politics of Civil Liberties (2021) and Political Parties, Business Groups, and Corruption in Developing Countries (2011).
- Education: Ph.D., Yale University (2007)
Her research has been supported by prestigious grants from the US National Science Foundation, the Azim Premji Foundation (India), and the McCourtney Institute of Democracy. Current projects include analyzing populist movements in developing democracies, experimental studies on political elites’ risk-taking, and the impact of rebel governance on development.
- Awards:
- 2022 Stein Rokkan Prize for Comparative Social Science Research
- 2013 Leon Epstein Outstanding Book Prize (APSA)
- 2012 Rosenthal Prize (APSA Legislative Studies Section)
Yadav’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical research, often employing field experiments and cross-national comparisons. She collaborates with international scholars and institutions, contributing to debates on democracy, governance, and development in South Asia and beyond.
