Rachel McCleary

Rachel McCleary is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. She holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Chicago, a Master of Theological Studies from Emory University, and a B.A. from Indiana University. Her research is interdisciplinary, with theoretical grounding in political science, sociology, and economics. She focuses on the political economy of religion, examining how religious beliefs and practices influence economic performance, political institutions, and social behavior. Her work also explores moral agency, consciousness, and reasoning within philosophy. McCleary's research has been cited in Bloomberg.

Rachel McCleary is a scholar specializing in the Political Economy of Religion and Comparative Politics. Her research explores the interplay between religion, economic development, and political systems across countries. McCleary's work examines how religious beliefs and institutions influence economic growth, political stability, and international relations. She has published extensively on topics such as religion and economic incentives, state religions, and the role of private voluntary organizations in global aid. Her studies often use international panel data to analyze the political economy of religion and its impact on national policies and global dynamics.