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Leah Downey is a Lecturer in Political Theory at King's College London, where she engages in research and teaching focused on democratic theory and macroeconomic policymaking. She has authored the book 'Money: Monetary Policy Democracy Matters' published by PUP in 2024. Downey's academic journey includes obtaining Bachelor of Arts degrees in Mathematics and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Science in Economics and Philosophy from the London School of Economics, and a Doctorate in Government from Harvard University. Her research delves into topics such as the administrative state, monetary policy, and macrofinance, particularly in relation to the green transition and the politics of stability in economics. Downey holds office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 by appointment and is part of a political theory group focused on the intersection of politics, philosophy, and economics.
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