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Nels Peter Christiansen, Ph.D.
- Dean: School of Social Science and Civic Engagement, Associate Professor , School of Social Sciences and Civic Engagement
I came to ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà in 2009 after completing my Ph.D. in Economics at Ohio State, where I wrote a dissertation on legislative bargaining over pork and public goods.ÌýI have continued working in this area, in particular trying to understand the important role pork can play in getting beneficial legislation passed.