From FiveThirtyEight September 10, 2018 Maggie Koerth-Baker Assistant Professor Alexander Fouirnaies Harris Public Policy Professor Alexander Fouirnaies was featured in FiveThirtyEight, discussing the money in elections and its relationship to candidates. "Another example of where money might matter: Determining who is capable of running for elected office to begin with," the article reads. "Ongoing research from Alexander Fouirnaies, professor of public policy at the University of Chicago, suggests that, as it becomes normal for campaigns to spend higher and higher amounts, fewer people run and more of those who do are independently wealthy." Full coverage available at FiveThirtyEight. Upcoming Events More events Harris Credential Programs General Webinar Tue., October 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM Coffee Chat in Boston, MA Tue., October 28, 2025 | 3:00 PM Tatte Bakery 1352 Boylston St Boston, MA 02115 United States Harris Alumni Mixer in Boston, MA Tue., October 28, 2025 | 5:30 PM Dillon's 955 Boylston St Boston, MA 02115 United States
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