Professor Dr. Jason Seawright

Biography

Jason Seawright specializes in multi-method research design and causal inference within the field of political science. His work addresses the nuances of political representation and the dynamics of political behavior, notably focusing on areas such as inequality and right-wing extremism. Seawright's extensive research includes case studies on poor representation in party systems across Latin America during the 1980s and 1990s, as well as the effects of wealthy organizations on representation in the U.S. and Latin America. Currently, he is exploring networks of right-wing extremism, particularly in relation to the Congressional invasions that occurred from January 6 to January 8 in Brazil. His publications include influential works on democracy and policy preferences of wealthy Americans, as well as methods for combining qualitative and quantitative research strategies. Seawright holds a B.S. from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.

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