Valasek,Justin

Max Weber Fellow 2011-12 

Email Justin.Valasek@EUI.eu   
Tel. [+39] 055 4685 664
Office VF Serra

European University Institute
Max Weber Programme
Via delle Fontanelle 10
I-50014 San Domenico

Departmental affiliation: Economics 
Mentor: Andrea Mattozzi 

My fields of research are applied microeconomic theory and political economy (formal theory). While my degree is in economics, my research and expertise lie at the intersection of political science and economics.  

My dissertation work develops a theoretical approach to analyse the relationship between voter turnout and the political positions chosen by electoral candidates, and uses this approach to study the impact of measures to encourage voting on political outcomes. Currently, I am working on a project that explores the interaction between policy setting at national and supranational levels (such as the EU). I am also working with colleagues to develop a behavioural theory/experimental approach to study institutional corruption.

I expect to receive my Ph.D. in Economics from Duke University during the summer of 2011; my dissertation supervisors are Rachel Kranton and Michael Munger. I received my B.A. in Economics, Mathematics and Political Science from the University of Oregon. While I was born in the US, I hold citizenship in both the US and Sweden and consider both countries home.