Micro-Foundations of Conflict Escalation (MiCE)

Micro-Foundations of Conflict Escalation (MiCE) will improve understanding of how and why conflicts escalate. Previous research has, for the most part, treated conflict as an either-or phenomenon. If it has shown any interest in escalation, it has confined itself to pointing to very broad structural factors that increase the risk of a conflict being either… Continue reading Micro-Foundations of Conflict Escalation (MiCE)

Burns,Nancy E

Professor Burns studies gender, race, political participation, public opinion, and intergovernmental relations in the American context.

Hutchings,Vincent L

Professor Hutchings’ general interests include public opinion, elections, voting behavior, and African American politics. Professor Hutchings has also studied how well members of Congress represent the interests of their Black constituents and more recently has explored how much citizens know about the racial wealth gap. Currently, Professor Hutchings is working on an NSF sponsored project involving race… Continue reading Hutchings,Vincent L