About the seminar

In this SASNET seminar, Associate Professor Alexander Lee (University of Rochester) will present a book in which he develops a comprehensive theory of state development and its long-term consequences. The theory is supported by a discussion of the past 500 years of South Asian history and several novel datasets of state capacity in South Asia. 

About the lecturer

Alexander Lee's research focuses on factors governing the success or failure of political institutions in South Asia as well as other areas of the developing world. In particular, his work delves into the historical evolution of state capacity, the causes and consequences of identity politics, and bureaucratic politics. His work uses quantitative methods, historical sources, and fieldwork in rural India.

Attendance

Online
You can attend this seminar via Zoom. To attend, follow this link and register: https://lu-se.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Ykc-ivpj0vHtRTgTqmM0IbztvW19Wqwnu9 

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In-person
There is a possibility to join this seminar in-person. The seminar takes place at the Department of Political Science at Lund University (Room Ed222b).