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Markus Prior is a Professor of Politics at Princeton University, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. His research focuses on how ordinary individuals engage with politics, particularly how political motivations influence their perceptions of policy outcomes. He is currently investigating 'policy patience', which examines the extent to which individuals are willing to accept immediate costs in exchange for delayed collective benefits. Prior has authored several influential works, including 'Hooked: Politics Captures People’s Interest' (2019) and 'Post-Broadcast Democracy' (2007). His book 'Hooked' analyzes how individuals can develop heightened political interest over time based on public opinion surveys, while 'Post-Broadcast Democracy' discusses the impact of media evolution on politics in the U.S., linking greater media choice to increasing electoral polarization. Over the years, his research has been published in leading academic journals such as the American Political Science Review and the Journal of Politics. He has received numerous accolades, including the 2020 Robert E. Lane Award and the Emerging Scholar Award from the American Political Science Association.
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