Alexander Wais

About me

I am a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Economic History and International Relations at Stockholm University.

I study how economic change and government spending shapes attitudes and behavior towards national governments and international organizations. My research interests lie at the intersection of international and comparative political economy and political behavior. My current work uses the SUB-TRUST dataset and survey experiments to explore the factors that shape the perceived legitimacy of international organizations. My doctoral dissertation investigated how foreign aid and government spending impact electoral behavior and accountability.

Previously, I obtained a Ph.D. from the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin, an M.Sc. in Economics from University College London, and a B.A. in Economics from Tufts University.