Overview
Malesky is a specialist on Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam. Currently, Malesky's research agenda is very much at the intersection of Comparative and International Political Economy, falling into three major categories: 1) Authoritarian political institutions and their consequences; 2) The political influence of foreign direct investment and multinational corporations; and 3) Political institutions, private business development, and formalization.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Political Science
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2016 - Present
Political Science,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Director of the Duke Center for International Development
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2020 - Present
Duke Center for International Development,
Sanford School of Public Policy
Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy
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2020 - Present
Sanford School of Public Policy
Recent Publications
The Effects of Education on Corruption: Evidence from Vietnam's University Expansion
Journal Article · March 15, 2025 Open Access CiteMethodological errors in corruption research: Recommendations for future research
Journal Article Journal of International Business Studies · March 1, 2024 The secretive, illegal, multidimensional, and ubiquitous nature of corruption leads to formidable difficulties in research design and measurement. When research fails to account for these challenges, it can lead to an empirical misalignment with concepts a ... Full text Open Access CiteTesting the Drivers of Corporate Environmentalism in Vietnam
Journal Article Studies in Comparative International Development · March 1, 2024 What motivates private firms’ willingness to invest in green technologies and environmentally friendly operations? Some emphasize enhanced government regulation and enforcement, while others point to the greater potential of societal pressure. In this stud ... Full text Open Access CiteRecent Grants
South East Asia Research Group (SEAREG)
ConferencePrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Henry Luce Foundation, Inc. · 2024 - 2025RTAC YR 5 Partner Pool
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by NORC at the University of Chicago · 2018 - 2024The People's Republic of China's Economic Slowdown Trajectory: What are the development assistance and humanitarian implications for USAID partner countries
ResearchAdvisor · Awarded by NORC at the University of Chicago · 2023 - 2024View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Duke University ·
2004
Ph.D.