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Stephanie J. Rickard is a Professor of Political Economy at the London School of Economics, where she is part of the Department of Government. She holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego and a BA from the University of Rochester. Her research focuses on the effects of political institutions on economic policies and has been published in notable journals such as International Organization, Journal of Politics, British Journal of Political Science, and Comparative Political Studies. In her recent book, 'Spending Win', published by Cambridge University Press, Stephanie investigates how governments selectively target economic benefits such as subsidies to businesses. Through interviews with government ministers, bureaucrats, and analysis of parliamentary records, she demonstrates how economic policy is shaped by a combination of electoral institutions and economic geography. Additionally, she serves on the editorial board of the journal International Organization and frequently appears in media outlets to discuss global economic events.
Department of Economics