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Research Bio

Xiaobo Lü is a political scientist whose research explores the relationships between fiscal policies, party-building, and state-society relations in authoritarian regimes, particularly in China. 

Research Expertise and Interest

authoritarian regimes, Chinese politics, political economy, political science

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring
  • Chinese Politics  [POLSCI 143C]  

  • Directed Advanced Study  [POLSCI 292]  

  • Directed Dissertation Research  [POLSCI 296]  

  • Professional Preparation for Graduate Student Instructors.  [POLSCI 398]  

  • Supervised Research: Social Sciences  [UGIS 192B]  

2025 Fall
  • Special Topics in Area Studies  [POLSCI 149B]  

  • Directed Advanced Study  [POLSCI 292]  

  • Directed Dissertation Research  [POLSCI 296]  

  • Professional Preparation for Graduate Student Instructors.  [POLSCI 398]