Stephen Coate

Stephen Coate is the Kiplinger Professor of Public Policy in the Department of Economics at Cornell University. His research focuses on public economics, political economy, and microeconomic theory, with particular interest in the rules governing political systems. He has studied a broad range of contemporary issues, including affirmative action, welfare programs, public health insurance, and campaign finance reform. Coate has held academic positions at Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University. He is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and has served as a Co-Editor of the Journal of Public Economics and an Associate Editor of several other journals. His work includes contributions to the development of the citizen-candidate model and the economics of broadcasting.

Stephen Coate is a Professor of Economics at Cornell University, specializing in political economy, public economics, urban economics, and microeconomic theory. His research explores the intersection of economic policy, institutional design, and social behavior, with a focus on issues such as representative democracy, public goods provision, and welfare policy. Coate's work often addresses the implications of political and economic institutions on resource allocation and social welfare, incorporating both theoretical and empirical approaches. His publications examine topics such as affirmative-action policies, workfare programs, and the role of lobbying in democratic processes, contributing to the understanding of how economic and political systems interact to shape societal outcomes.