About

I am interested in how political institutions affect human wellbeing. My research focuses on Weberian (meritocratic) public bureaucracy (I am PI of the Quality of Government (QoG) Expert Survey), state capacity, taxation and provision of complex social services. My research utilises statistical methods, but also case study methodology, particularly comparative historical comparison.

Research Interests

Comparative Politics, Development, Public Administration, Corruption, State Power

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Standing Groups and Research Networks

• (Anti-)Corruption and Integrity
• Gender and Politics
• Comparative Political Institutions
• Central and East European Politics