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Michael L. Ross is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and the International Institute at UCLA. His research focuses on comparative politics, particularly the political economic problems of resource-rich countries, including the dynamics of civil war, democracy, and gender rights. Ross has published extensively, with significant contributions to the field through his book 'Oil Curse: Petroleum Wealth Shapes Development Nations' (Princeton University Press, 2012), which was named an 'Outstanding Academic Title' by Choice magazine. His work examines the impact of energy politics and fossil fuel subsidies on governance and development. Ross also holds a role on the advisory board of the Natural Resources Governance Institute and participates in various initiatives aimed at promoting good governance in extractive land resources. He has recently contributed to studies demonstrating the effects of gasoline taxes and subsidies across nations, providing crucial benchmarks for government accountability.
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