Research

My research is centered on structural and social-psychological solutions to problems of cooperation, collective action, and social order. Much of my work is motivated by my interest in understanding the roles of micro-level attitudes and behaviors in shaping macro-level outcomes. I draw on interdisciplinary insights from sociology, psychology, and behavioral science to better understand the mechanisms that help cooperation emerge and persist, even in complex or unequal social environments. Here is my CV.

In one stream of my published work, I examine how the structure of social networks and the availability of information influence cooperation within collective action groups. In another, I use social exchange theories to understand the emergence of social order and cooperative norms via interpersonal interactions in socially heterogeneous contexts. A third stream focuses on how structural inequalities—such as disparities in resources or leadership status—affect generosity, norm-setting, and collective contributions.

I upload data from my research projects to the Open Science Framework - my page is here. If you would like access to something that isn’t there, email me.