Dr. James Morrow

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Biography

James Morrow is the A.F.K. Organski Professor of World Politics at the University of Michigan's Department of Political Science. His research primarily focuses on theories of international politics, including logical development and empirical testing. He pioneered the application of noncooperative game theory to economics and international politics, producing significant insights into crisis bargaining, the causes of war, military alliances, arms races, and power transition theory. Morrow has also explored the links between international trade and conflict, the role of international institutions, and the influence of domestic politics on foreign policy. An accomplished author, he has written notable books such as 'Order Anarchy' and 'Logic of Political Survival,' and co-authored works with Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Alastair Smith, and Randolph M. Siverson on game theory. His impressive publication record includes over 30 articles in refereed journals and numerous book chapters. Morrow is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and received the Karl Deutsch Award from the International Studies Association in 1994. He served as President of the Peace Science Society from 2008 to 2009 and held fellowships at the Social Science Research Council and the Hoover Institution. He was a National Science Foundation Advisory Panel member for Political Science from 1995 to 1997.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

A.F.K. Organski Professor of World Politics

Courses

Proseminar in World Politics (graduate) Proseminar in Classical Theories of World Politics (graduate) Art of Modeling using Game Theory (graduate) Introduction to World Politics (undergraduate)

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science