Dr. Amrita Dhillon

Biography

Amrita Dhillon is a Professor of Economics at King's College London, focusing on the intersection of political economy and quantitative analysis. With a PhD from SUNY Stony Brook obtained in 1994, she has extensive training in theoretical modeling, public economics, and game theory. Dhillon leads a research group in Quantitative Political Economy, emphasizing the application of advanced quantitative methods and formal modeling in political studies. Her research interests include voting games, voter turnout, strategic voting, and the dynamics of political parties and protest movements, particularly in the context of sovereign debt and leader reputation in different political regimes. She has organized several workshops and has collaborated with peers on various topics including governance and economic theory. Dhillon's work often explores the economic impacts of social connections and the political economy of developing countries, contributing to both academic literature and practical understanding of these critical areas.

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