Nicholas Jacobs
Title
Goldfarb Family Distinguished Associate Professor of American Government
Department
Government
Information
Address
5315 Mayflower Hill Waterville, Maine 04901-8853
Current Courses
| Title | Course Number(s) | Section(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to American Government and Politics | GO111 | B |
| Policy Lab Practicum | SO461, GO461 | A, A |
Personal Information
Nicholas Jacobs is the Goldfarb Family Distinguished Chair in American Government at Colby College and the Inaugural Director of the Bram Public Policy Lab. An expert on American politics and governance, he has published dozens of scholarly articles and book chapters on topics including the American presidency, federalism, and economic inequality. His current research focuses on rural politics and public trust in government, with a particular interest in how people interpret policy through place based narratives and lived experience. The author of multiple books, he also co-edits the De Gruyter Series in American Political Geography.
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