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Gregory Saxton

I earned my Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in May 2019.  Currently, I am a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department at Texas Tech University. 

My research and teaching interests are in the field of comparative politics with a focus on Latin America, political behavior, economic inequality, and the politics of developing countries.  My dissertation research was supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant, as well as a College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Competitive Fellowship, and I have conducted extensive fieldwork in Argentina.  My current research agenda focuses on three interrelated topics: economic inequality, the representation of traditionally underrepresented groups, and perceptions of corruption.

My peer-reviewed research has been published in Governance, Politics Groups and Identities, and Political Research Quarterly.

For more information about my research and teaching, please visit my personal webpage.

Contact Information
gregory.saxton@uky.edu
Education
PhD in Political Science, University of Kentucky (May 2019)
Master of Arts in Political Science, University of Kentucky (2018)
Master of Arts in Political Science, University of Cincinnati (2014)
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Honors), University of Cincinnati (2012)
Research Interests
  • Comparative Politics
  • Latin American Politics
  • Inequality & Representation
  • Political behavior
  • International Relations
Affiliations
  • Texas Tech University