Singer posts on economy and elections

Prof. Matthew Singer posted at the Monkey Cage: “Which Economy is it, Stupid? Part II: Comparative Edition.” Singer looks at what studies in comparative politics tell us about how economic conditions affect elections results.

Hauswirth defends thesis on Poll Design

Shaylyn Hauswirth ’12 defended her senior thesis, “Measuring Public Confidence in Polls Based on Varying Aspects of Survey Design.” She was advised by Prof. Samuel Best.

Shaylyn Hauswirth

Prof. Sam Best

Buckman defends thesis on Education Policy in CT

Brien Buckman ’12 defended his thesis, “Unheard Perspectives: The Framing of Primary andy Secondary Education Policy in Connecticut.” He was advised by Prof. Michael Morrell.

Brien Buckman

Prof. Michael Morrell

Guha defends thesis on farmer suicide in India

Jen Guha ’12 defended her senior thesis, “Farmer Suicides in Maharashtra, India: Facts, Factors, and Possible Fixes.” She was advised by Prof. Betty Hanson.

Jen Guha

Prof. Betty Hanson

Malloy defends thesis on fear and Iraq War

Grace Malloy ’12 defended her thesis, “The Influence of Magnified Fear in the Media on Support for the Iraq War.” She was advised by Prof. Betty Hanson.

Grace Malloy

Prof. Betty Hanson

Ayo Caros defends thesis on Originalism in US

Kyra Ayo Caros ’12 defended her thesis, “Passing the Buck or Preserving Liberty: A Study of the Importance of Originalism in the Modern Supreme Court.” She was advised by Prof. David Yalof.

Kyra Ayo Caros

Prof. David Yalof

Psorn defends thesis on Causes of Sex Trafficking

Tea Psorn ’12 defended her thesis, “Breaking the Silence: Sex Trafficking. A Comparative Analysis of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Thailand’s Domestic Supply Factors.” Prof. David Yalof participated in the defense.

Tea Psorn

Prof. David Yalof