Democracy

Economic inequality leads to democratic erosion, study finds

UChicago scholar sheds light on why elected officials threaten democracy more often than military coups in the 21st century

How do we define human rights in the age of A.I.?

UChicago event fostered interdisciplinary discussion on the role of A.I. in democracy

Young Leftist Candidates Are Breathing New Radicalism Into Stale Climate Politics

<p>Study by GenForward at the University of Chicago finds that millennials prefer strong government</p>


The Intercept

Reexamining ballots and bullets

In op-ed, Asst. Prof. Paul Staniland discusses the global problem of political parties using violence and coercion to influence elections


Marco Garrido

Title: Associate Professor, Department of Sociology

Expertise: Democracy

Departmental website: https://sociology.uchicago.edu/directory/marco-garrido

Michael Albertus

Title: Professor of Political Science; Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs in the Division of the Social Sciences

Expertise: Authoritarianism, Democracy, Politics

Departmental website: https://political-science.uchicago.edu/directory/michael-albertus