Biography
David Foster, Ph.D., earned his doctorate in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2021. Dr. Foster applies formal theory and quantitative methods to questions about American political institutions, including the presidency, Congress, and bureaucracy. He is particularly interested in presidential unilateralism, with a major research agenda that explores the connection between executive orders and interest group politics. Foster also studies the politics of housing, examining how the structure of local institutions can facilitate bargains between developers and existing residents.
Education
PhD in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, 2021
MA in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, 2016
BA in Economics and Government, Hamilton College, 2010
Selected Publications
David Foster. N.d. “Persistent Unilateral Action.” Political Science Research and Methods, forthcoming David Foster and Joseph Warren. 2024. “From Classical to Progressive Liberalism: Ideological Development and the Origins of the Administrative State.” Journal of Politics 86 (2) David Foster. 2022. “Anticipating Unilateralism.” Journal of Politics 84 (2) David Foster and Joseph Warren. 2022. “The NIMBY Problem.” Journal of Theoretical Politics 34 (1)
David Foster
Assistant Professor
Specialization: American political institutions, executive power, politics of housing
Areas of Interest: American politics, formal theory and methodology, public policy
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