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Krzysztof Krakowski

Dr Krzysztof Krakowski

Lecturer in Political Economy

Biography

Krzysztof Krakowski is a lecturer in the Department of Political Economy since 2024. Before joining King’s College London, he was an assistant professor of political science at the Collegio Carlo Alberto in Turin.

He received his PhD in 2018 from the European University Institute in Florence, where he was awarded Josip Peić Prize for the best thesis in political and social sciences. He completed his MSc studies at the University of Oxford and worked in United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime in Kenya.

Office hours

Tuesday: 15.30 -16.30
Wednesday: 10.30 - 11.30

Office hours are in-person in Bush House north east wing, room 8.04, by prior appointment.

Research

Krzysztof’s research focuses on comparative politics and political economy. He is particularly interested in political and inter-group conflict and informal/extra-legal governance.

For more information on Krzysztof’s ongoing projects, visit his personal website: https://krzyskrakowski.github.io/

Teaching

Elections and Voting Behaviour

PhD supervision

Krzysztof is interested in supervising the following topics:

  • Quantitative political economy
  • Political violence
  • Identity politics
  • Authoritarian politics

Publications

All latest publications are available at Krzysztof’s personal website: https://krzyskrakowski.github.io/ 

 

Research

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Comparative Politics Research Group

The Comparative Politics research group hosts a research agenda based on political institutions, representation and regimes.

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Quantitative Political Economy Research Group

The Quantitative Political Economy research group gathers economists and political scientists that are committed to bridging the two disciplines. The common ground is the study politics and policies with advanced quantitative methods and formal modeling.

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Political Economy of Peace and Conflict

The Political Economy of Peace and Security research group analyses a wide range of conflicts, conflict resolution and institutional design for positive peace.

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History and Political Economy Research Group

The History and Political Economy Research Group at King's College London

News

PhD student wins top impact award

Researchers from across the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy were recognised for the impact of their work

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Research on curbing impact of disinformation wins impact prize

An academic from the Department of Political Economy was among winners at this year’s Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy Impact Awards.

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Research

talk-at-kings-thumbnail
Comparative Politics Research Group

The Comparative Politics research group hosts a research agenda based on political institutions, representation and regimes.

quantative resized
Quantitative Political Economy Research Group

The Quantitative Political Economy research group gathers economists and political scientists that are committed to bridging the two disciplines. The common ground is the study politics and policies with advanced quantitative methods and formal modeling.

security camera
Political Economy of Peace and Conflict

The Political Economy of Peace and Security research group analyses a wide range of conflicts, conflict resolution and institutional design for positive peace.

HistoryPolicy
History and Political Economy Research Group

The History and Political Economy Research Group at King's College London

News

PhD student wins top impact award

Researchers from across the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy were recognised for the impact of their work

PollyEllisLoganSSPPImpact

Research on curbing impact of disinformation wins impact prize

An academic from the Department of Political Economy was among winners at this year’s Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy Impact Awards.

KK_impact