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Michael Donnelly is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto. He serves as the Director of Professional Master’s Programs at the Munk School. His research and teaching focus on the intersection of public opinion and public policy in North America and Europe. He investigates how welfare states and immigration policies affect relationships and how public preferences influence policy outputs. Donnelly's academic journey began with a Ph.D. from Princeton University after studying at the European University Institute. He has contributed significantly to the field, including authoring a book on regional ethnic inequalities and their impact on welfare state support, supported by the SSHRC. His current research includes ongoing projects about the role of interest groups in shaping immigration attitudes and policy outputs, with a specific focus on the credibility of business, labor, and church groups. His work spans Canada, the UK, Germany, and has been extended to France and Italy, addressing a wide array of issues surrounding immigration and political identities, including LGBTQ+ identity in Canada.
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