Ryan Brutger

Ryan Brutger is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley.  He earned his Ph.D. in the department of Politics at Princeton University. He is broadly interested in international relations and political economy.  His research crosses international political economy, international law, and political psychology, examining the domestic politics of international negotiations and cooperation.

How Race Shapes Americans’ Views of Fairness and Trade

In new research, Daniel Lobo and Ryan Brutger theorize that American concepts of fairness are shaped by race and lived experiences. In a national survey experiment, they confirm that white and Black Americans view differently what constitutes “fair” trade policy.

What Principles Influence Public Support for Stronger Antitrust Enforcement?

In two new research papers, Ryan Brutger and Amy Pond explore how different messaging about the effects of  antitrust enforcement sway American public opinion toward and away from stronger enforcement.

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