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Carey Doberstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science. His research focuses on Canadian politics, public policy, and public administration, particularly examining governance policy innovations and challenges related to homelessness, affordable housing, and drug policy. His work explores issues at various levels of government in Canada and includes studies on arms-length agencies and authorities, such as BC Housing and Translink. Doberstein investigates the influence of semi-autonomous structures on the performance of public organizations and their accountability, especially in the context of potential hyper-politicization. He employs a range of qualitative, quantitative, and experimental research methods. Additionally, he is the Associate Editor of the Canadian Public Administration journal and has received the SSHRC Insight Grant to explore arms-length agencies through the lenses of performance and accountability. Doberstein is also dedicated to teaching and engages in supervised graduate research.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.