Dr. Scott Matthews

Biography

Scott Matthews, a Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland, specializes in the study of elections, voting, and public opinion in established democracies with a focus on Canada and the United States. His research primarily investigates the effects of election campaigns on political decision-making, the impact of institutional context on policy attitudes, and retrospective voting behaviors. A distinguished academic, Dr. Matthews has held notable positions such as the Fulbright Canada Visiting Research Chair at Vanderbilt University and the Humboldt Fellowship at the University of Mannheim. His recent scholarly contributions include a wide range of journal articles and a book examining the microfoundations of retrospective voting. Through his extensive body of work, he has established himself as a leading figure in political psychology and electoral studies, contributing significantly to the understanding of public opinion dynamics and electoral behavior.

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