I use theoretical/formal and econometric/statistical models, complemented by case study analysis, to explore key issues in political economy, culture, and conflict. My ongoing projects examine the dynamics of institutions and cultural traits. I use this framework to understand the abrupt collapse of religion in Quebec and some European countries (Institutions and Rapid Religious Reversals), foreign sponsorship of ethnic rebellions (State-Sponsored Rebellions and Transnational Identities), the persistence or extinction of cultural traits (The Complex Dynamics of Cultural Traits). 

My broad research interests lie at the boundary of economics and political science. 

Economic Fields: Political Economy; Cultural Economics; Economic History; Applied Theory

Political Science Fields: Comparative Political Economy; Political Development; Conflicts; International Relations; Formal Theory

I am always willing to talk about research and social issues in general. Just send me an email!

Email: btauger@stanford.edu