Dr. Caitlin Ainsley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Caitlin Ainsley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington. She obtained her Ph.D. in Political Science from Emory University in 2016, where she also earned her M.A. in the same field. Ainsley's primary research interests focus on the intersection of politics and money, especially relating to monetary currency policy, institutional design of central banks, and comparative political institutions. Her expertise extends to teaching Ph.D.-level courses in research design, quantitative methods, and applied game theory, along with undergraduate courses that emphasize political methodology and political economy.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.