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Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Idaho

Michael Overton is an associate professor of public administration at the University of Idaho, where he uses his public-sector experience to identify research topics that matter to government entities. His research focuses on the intersection of local government management and fiscal policy. He is particularly interested in topics involving local government fiscal health, economic development financing, transportation and local government competition. His research has been published in prominent public administration journals. He received his Ph.D. from the University of North Texas in 2015.

Experience

  • –present
    Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Idaho