Regular biography
Vincent Pons is a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and an affiliate of the Department of Economics at Harvard University. His research interests include topics related to business administration, though specific areas are not detailed in the provided information. Pons can be contacted via email at vpons@hbs.edu or through his website at www.vincentpons.org. He is affiliated with Harvard Business School's Morgan Hall and is based in Boston, MA.
Scholar-generated biography
Vincent Pons is a political economist and development economist whose research focuses on understanding the dynamics of political behavior, voter decision-making, and the impact of institutional design on democratic processes. His work explores how factors such as voter registration costs, electoral institutions, and campaign strategies influence political participation and outcomes. Pons has conducted extensive field experiments across multiple countries, including France, Kenya, and the United States, to analyze the effects of policy interventions on voter behavior and electoral participation. His research also examines the role of information, trust in institutions, and contextual factors in shaping political attitudes and choices.