The Dean of the Harris School of Public Policy

Ethan Bueno de Mesquita serves as the Dean and Sydney Stein Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, and is a Faculty Associate in the University of Chicago Department of Political Science.

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The Dean's Office

The Dean's Office, with input from faculty and staff leadership, sets Harris' direction and strategic priorities.

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Harris Council

The Harris Council is made up of accomplished professionals with extensive public, non-profit, and private sector experience. The council advises the Dean and administrators, offers financial support, engages with students, and connects Harris to the world.

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Alumni Council

The Alumni Council serves as the bridge between Harris and current students. With members spanning the globe and working across a broad array of sectors, the Alumni Council connects our alumni base to the Keller Center, and current Harris students to the world.

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Ethan Bueno de Mesquita

Dean and Sydney Stein Professor

Ethan Bueno de Mesquita

Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, AB'96, is an applied game theorist whose research focuses on political violence—especially terrorism, insurgency, and rebellion—and on democratic accountability.