Teaching online classes presents unique challenges and opportunities, but with over a decade of experience at the University of Central Florida and the University of Georgia, I’ve developed strategies that […]
Year: 2025
The Case for Progressive Taxation: Who Benefits Most from Public Policies?
One of the enduring debates in normative political philosophy concerns the fairness and structure of taxation—particularly, whether the tax code should be progressive, taxing higher incomes at greater rates. Progressive […]
Beyond Rawls: Risk Aversion, Expected Utility, and the Case for Social Insurance
John Rawls’ theory of justice famously uses the original position and veil of ignorance to argue for principles of fairness in resource allocation. Under the veil of ignorance, individuals do […]
Unpacking Ballot Order Effects: Exploring the Role of Implied Endorsement in Voter Behavior
One of the more intriguing phenomena in electoral politics is the ballot order effect, wherein the first-listed candidate on a ballot often receives a disproportionate share of votes compared to […]