Coleson Weir

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Economics at the University of Notre Dame focused on applied microeconomics. My primary interests lie at the intersection of development economics and political economy. My research investigates how institutions and gender influence economic and human development. I am currently studying gender quotas for political office, banning female genital cutting, electoral redistricting, and long-run impacts of colonial institutions. My research is forthcoming at the Journal of Development Economics.

I am a PhD Fellow at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies and a graduate student affiliate of the Building Inclusive Growth (BIG) Lab.