Dr. Matthew Lebo

Professor

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Biography

Matthew Lebo is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Western University. He specializes in national level politics in the United States, focusing on political parties, Congress, the presidency, and elections. His research examines the strategic decisions made by political parties, balancing electoral and legislative goals. He utilizes research methodologies such as time series analysis, micro-targeting, and election forecasting. His additional interests include British politics and Scottish independence. Lebo has published several influential works, including the book 'Strategic Party Government: Winning Trumps Ideology' co-authored with Gregory Koger, and has contributed to various academic journals with articles on political behavior and analysis, among others. His work is characterized by a strong emphasis on evidence-based research methods and a commitment to advancing the understanding of political dynamics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.