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Martha Wilfahrt studies African Politics and Political Economy with a focus on historical legacies and redistributive politics, as well as state-society relations. Her current research interests revolve around themes that connect historical legacies with contemporary African politics, particularly the persistence of social norms and the role of concept formation termed the 'historical renaissance.' Wilfahrt’s work not only examines these concepts but has also been published in reputable journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Political Science, World Development, and World Politics. She released her book, 'Precolonial Legacies Postcolonial Politics,' with Cambridge University Press in 2021. An ongoing stream of her research investigates the politics of field research in the Global South, contributing valuable insights in her academic subfields, particularly within Africa.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.