Comparative and Multi-Method Approaches in Political Economy Research: 2024 APSA Dissertation Workshop

The Comparative & Multi-Method Approaches within Political Economy Research workshop will take place during the 2024 APSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, September 4. Co-leaders will guide early career researchers in exploring the use of multiple methods to study political economies on a global scale. Participants are encouraged to apply by the deadline of Sunday, May 19, 2024.

The workshop aims to help researchers enhance their understanding of key political economy questions by incorporating various methodological approaches. By triangulating different methods, scholars can develop more detailed and nuanced analyses of democratic policy, economic policy, unionization, and social policy within and across different countries. Participants are expected to use at least two methodologies in their research, though individual chapters may focus on a single method as part of a broader dissertation context.

APSA hosts both in-person and virtual dissertation workshops each year, with in-person workshops taking place the Wednesday before the Annual Meeting. During the full-day workshop, six PhD candidates present their dissertation chapters to faculty members who lead discussions and provide feedback. Virtual workshops span three weeks during the summer and offer a similar platform for sharing and receiving input on research projects related to political economy.