Michael Touchton is Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami. Touchton studies the comparative political economy of development and underdevelopment. His interests include how countries attract investment, how they reduce poverty and promote human development, how they advance public health, and how they redevelop following the departure of major industries. Touchton is the author of three books and more than 40 articles, including several in top journals, such as the American Political Science Review, the Lancet, and Nature. He has received considerable support for this research from the National Science Foundation and the World Bank. Brian Wampler is the President's Professor of Public Scholarship and Engagement at Boise State University. Wampler is a political scientist, with a focus on democracy, participation, civil society, and institution-building, having conducted field research in Brazil, Kenya, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Spain, and the United States. Wampler has worked with a diverse group of public organizations, including the World Bank, USAID, the Brazilian national government, and the Hewlett Foundation. He is the author of multiple books and more than 50 articles and book chapters. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the World Bank and Boise State University.
