Department of Political Science welcomes new faculty member Wilson Prichard

June 28, 2010

On July 1, the Department of Political Science welcomes Wilson Prichard, an Assistant Professor jointly appointed to the Department and the School of Global Affairs.

Wilson Prichard holds a PhD and MPhil from the Institute of Development Studies and a B.A. from Harvard University. His broad research focus is in international development, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa, while he has an interdisciplinary background in comparative politics, international political economy and economics. His current research explores the political foundations of developmental states, with a focus on the differential implications of taxation, resource wealth and foreign aid for development outcomes, particularly in post-conflict settings. He is currently completing a book on taxation and state building in sub-Saharan Africa, while his work has previously appeared in several working papers and chapters in edited volumes. He also works closely with international civil society organizations, regional organizations in sub-Saharan Africa and international agencies and institutions, including the OECD, the UN and various aid agencies.

Please join us in welcoming him to the Department.