Jonathan Hanson: The State of Michigan's Role in the 2020 Election

November 2, 2020 0:02:18

University of Michigan political scientist Jonathan Hanson breaks down the important role the state of Michigan will play in this year's election. Learn more: http://myumi.ch/R5oem

Jonathan Hanson

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Jonathan K. Hanson

MPP/MPA Program Director; Lecturer in Statistics for Public Policy
Hanson is a specialist in comparative political economy and political development. He examines the ways that political institutions affect economic performance and development. In his recent projects, he has explored how to measure state capacity, the roles of democracy and state capacity for improving human development, and why authoritarian regimes vary significantly in economic and social outcomes. A former congressional aide, he has been active in political campaigns.