Justin H. Phillips (Ph.D., UC San Diego, 2005) studies American state and urban politics and public opinion. He has published articles in the American Journal of Political Science, Legislative Studies Quarterly, and the Journal of Law, Economics and Organization. His current research projects include analyzing the effects of public opinion on sub-national policymaking and evaluating the power of state governors in negotiations with legislatures.

Research Interests: American Politics, State and Urban Politics, Political Economy, Direct Democracy, Tax Policy

Professor Phillips is on leave for the 2009-2010 academic year.