Brian Palmer-Rubin

Brian Palmer-Rubin is Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations. He studies interest representation, political economy of development, and participatory institutions, with a central focus on Mexico. He previously held positions at Marquette University and the Harvard Kennedy School. His first book, Evading the Patronage Trap: Interest Representation in Mexico was awarded APSA’s Lasswell Award for best Dissertation in Public Policy. His research has appeared in such journals as Comparative Political Studies, The Journal of Politics, Political Analysis, World Development, and World Politics. His current book project analyzes the political economy of high-value agricultural commodities, such as avocados, berries, and quinoa.

• Ph.D. Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, 2015
• M.A. Latin American Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 2009
• B.A. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Pomona College, 2004