Dr. Jordan Gans Morse

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jordan Gans-Morse's research focuses on corruption, rule of law, property rights, and political economic transitions. He has published extensively on these topics, contributing to leading journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, and Comparative Political Studies. His work often explores the complexities of post-Soviet Russia, including issues related to property rights and the implications of authoritarian institutions. He is the author of 'Property Rights in Post-Soviet Russia: Violence, Corruption, Demand for Law' published by Cambridge University Press. In addition to his academic publications, Gans-Morse has also contributed commentaries to prominent media outlets including the Chicago Tribune, The Hill, Moscow News & World Report, and the Washington Post's Monkey Cage. During the 2016-2017 academic year, he served as a Fulbright Scholar, teaching and conducting research in Ukraine. Gans-Morse teaches courses that cover various aspects of political science, including methods of political inference, political economy, and the politics surrounding corruption and informal institutions.

Research Interests

Courses

PS 310: Methods of Political Inference PS 368: Political Economy of Development PS 369: Politics of Post-Soviet Russia PS 395: Politics of Corruption PS 395: Democracy Under Siege PS 449: Informal Institutions (Graduate Seminar) PS 451: Political Economy of Development (Graduate Seminar)

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.