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comparative politics, political economy, S. Asian politics, Latin American politics, democracy & democratization
comparative political economy, subnational governance under globalization, politics of India, politics of Latin America
- Ph D, Political Science, The University of New Mexico, 2006
- MA, Political Science, The University of New Mexico, 1996
- BA, Political Science, Texas Lutheran University, 1994
- Fulbright Fellowship to India, U.S. - Indian , (2012 - 2013)
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- Jepsen, Eric, Sennes, Ricardo, and . La Politica Industrial de Mexico y Brasil: Demanda Externa vs Demanda Interna. In La Integracion de Politicas Publicas para el Desarrollo, editors Mariana Magaldi de Sousa and Claudia Maldonado Trujillo, 361-425. Mexico City, DF: CIDE, 2015.
- Jepsen, Eric, and Hecock, Douglas. The Political Economy of FDI in Latin America 1986–2006: A Sector-Specific Approach , 426-447. Vol. 49, Iss. 4 STUDIES IN COMPARATIVE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 2014.
- Hecock, Douglas, and Jepsen, Eric. Running Hot and Cold: Economic Liberalization and Foreign Direct Investment by Sector in Latin America, 238-250. Vol. 4, Iss. 2 Latin American Policy, 2013.
- Hecock, Douglas, and Jepsen, Eric. Should Countries Engage in a Race to the Bottom? The Effect of Social Spending on FDI, 156-164. Vol. 44, Iss. April 2013 World Development, 2013.
- Jepsen, Eric. U.S. and Venezuelan Relations. In Handbook of U.S.--Latin America Relations, 14. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press/Sage Publications, 2011.
- Jepsen, Eric. United States Economic Investments in Latin America. In Handbook of U.S.--Latin America Relations, 14. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press/Sage Publications, 2011.
- Jepsen, Eric. Processes of Democratization. In 21st Century Political Science, editors John T. Ishiyama, Marijke Breuning, 275-285. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2010.
- Jepsen, Eric. The Politics of Subnational Industrial Promotion in India. In Public Governance in Asia and the Limits of Electoral Democracy, editors Brian Bridges & Lok Sang, 89-114. Northhampton, Massachusetts: Edward Elger Press, 2010.
- Enterline, Andrew J., and Jepsen, Eric. Chinazambia & Boliviafranca: A Simulation of Domestic Politics & Foreign Policy, 49-59. Vol. 10, Iss. 1 International Studies Perspectives, 2009.
- Godt, Susan, Jepsen, Eric, and . An Assessment of Tobacco Contol in Malawi: ATSA Grant Report, 22. Toronto: ATSA Tobacco Control Program, 2009.
- Jepsen, Eric. Puerto Rico. In Political encyclopedia of the U.S. states and regions, editors Donald P. Haider-Markel, general editor, 657-662. Washington, DC: CQ Press, 2008.
- Jepsen, Eric. The 2008 U.S. Elections and Implications for U.S.-South Asian Relations., Editors Dr. G. Gopa Kumar, 1-16. Vol. 1, Iss. 2 Trivandrum, Kerala: Journal of Polity & Society , 2008.
- Jepsen, Eric. Emergency Non-United States Country National Security Cabinet Meeting.. In Beating the Clock: The Power of Short Games and Active Learning in the Political Science Classroom, pp. xx-xx. New York City, NY: Routledge.
- Jepsen, Eric. “Comparative Political Parties Debate the Issues.” . In Beating the Clock: The Power of Short Games and Active Learning in the Political Science Classroom, pp. xx-xx. New York City: Routledge.
- Jepsen, Eric. La política industrial de México y Brasil: ¿demanda externa vs demanda interna?. In The Politics of Economic Policy in Brazil and Mexico.
- SGA Adviser of the Year, USD Student Government Association, 2022
- Supervisor of Student Awardee of USD Undergraduate Research Award, USD Office of Research, 2021
- Cutler Award for the Liberal Arts, College of Arts & Sciences, USD, 2018
- POLS Faculty Member of the Year, PSL, 2016
- Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship to India, Fulbright Commission & U.S.-India Education Foundation, 2012
- Cutler Award for the Liberal Arts, College of Arts & Sciences, USD, 2010
- POLS Faculty Member of the Year, Political Science League, 2007
- Meier Research Award, Department of Political Science, USD, 2007
- Meier Research Award, Department of Political Science, USD, 2006
- Jepsen, Eric, “Legacy of Remmer’s Military Rule in Latin America”. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL. (April 2023)
- Jepsen, Eric, “Political Science Games in the Classroom”. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL. (April 2023)
- Jepsen, Eric, The Hardline on Chinese Research Cooperation and “Soft Power” at U.S. Universities: the DOJ’s “China Initiative” and the Clampdown on Confucian Institutes. Presented at the Mapping China’s Rise" conference [virtual] at the University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. (January 2023)
- Jepsen, Eric, Presented at the Noon Forum on Transitions in Cuba, Farber Hall. (January 21, 2015)
- Jepsen, Eric, The Reluctant Tiger: the Rise of India and Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy. Presented at the College of Arts & Sciences and International Studies Global Issues Speaker Series, Callaway's in Sioux Falls, SD. (November 18, 2014)
- Jepsen, Eric, The Politics of Reform in India. Presented at the Lecture Series, MUC. (November 06, 2013)
- Jepsen, Eric, Sustainable Development & Democracy in India. Presented at the USD Sustainability Lecture Series, Farber Hall. (September 26, 2013)
- Jepsen, Eric, The Political Economy of Development Policy in Post-Reform Kerala. Presented at the Annual Fulbright Conference on South Asia & Central Asia, Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala, India. (February 26, 2013)
- Jepsen, Eric, FDI in Muti-brand Retail in Kerala., Trivandrum, Kerala, India. (January 14, 2013)
- Jepsen, Eric, Reflections on the Global Economic Crisis., Anchal, Kerala, India. (November 14, 2012)
- Jepsen, Eric, Presented at the Forum on the U.S. Presidential Elections, Asian School of Business, Trivandrum. (November 07, 2012)
- Jepsen, Eric, Should Countries Engage in a Race to the Bottom? The Effect of Social Spending on FDI. Presented at the KU National Conference on Globalization and Social Policy, Kariavattom Campus, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. (September 27, 2012)
- Jepsen, Eric, Higher Education and Development. Presented at the Emerging Kerala, Kochi, Kerala, India. (September 14, 2012)
- Jepsen, Eric, The U.S. Presidential Election in Comparative Perspective. Presented at the Seminar on the U.S. Elections 2012, Kochi, Kerala, India. (September 12, 2012)
- Jepsen, Eric, ReMarks on Women Entrepreneurs in Post-Conflict Areas. Presented at the Gayle Lemmon Panel, MUC. (April 11, 2012)
- Jepsen, Eric, Preparing for the Job Market in the Social Sciences., Portland, OR. (October 2011)
- Ragothaman, Srinivasan, and Jepsen, Eric, India: The Other Big Challenge for the US. Presented at the USD International Forum, Vermillion, SD. (November 17, 2010)
- Jepsen, Eric, Industrial Promotion in Mexico. Presented at the CIDE Conference on Brazil & Mexico Development Policy, Mexico City. (November 2010)
- Jepsen, Eric, Investment Flows and Democracy in the Developing World. Presented at the American Political Science Association, Washington DC. (September 2010)
- Jepsen, Eric, FDI in Latin America: Democracy and Human Rights. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago. (April 2010)
- Jepsen, Eric, The Determinants of FDI Flows in the Developing World. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago. (January 2009)
- Jepsen, Eric, Kerala’s Turn Toward the Market: Ideas, Institutions, or Interest Groups?. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago. (January 2008)
- Jepsen, Eric, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India: Deregulation on the Sly?. Presented at the American Political Science Association, Philadelphia. (January 2007)
- Jepsen, Eric, IFI’s and Subnational Government: the Political Economy of Interaction. Presented at the The International Studies Association, Hawaii. (January 2005)
- Jepsen, Eric, Theoretical Perspectives on Industrial Policy: Evidence from Six State Governments in India and Mexico. Presented at the American Political Science Association, Chicago. (January 2004)
- Jepsen, Eric, The Political Economy of Incentives to Attract Industry across the Mexican States: Theoretical Explanations for the Diversity of Approaches. Presented at the Western Political Science Association, Portland. (January 2004)
- Jepsen, Eric, Subnational Industrial Promotion in India: A Time-Series Analysis of Policy Choice. Presented at the American Political Science Association, Philadelphia. (January 2003)