Gary Winslett
Johnson Fellow in Modern Political Thought; Asso. Prof., Political Science
- Office
- Munroe Hall 316
- Tel
- (802) 443-5651
- gwinslett@middlebury.edu
- Office Hours
- Tuesday 8:45 - 9:30, Thursday 12:45 - 2:00, Friday 12:15 -1:00 & by appointment
I joined the Middlebury faculty in 2018. I was a postdoctoral fellow at the European University Institute in Florence from 2016-2017. I completed my doctoral dissertation on regulation and trade in the automotive, meat, and pharmaceuticals industries and received my Ph.D. from Boston College in 2016. My current research examines the relationship between large technology companies and the U.S. government. I teach courses in political science and the IP&E program on topics such as international political economy, international law, global trade, money and finance, international politics, and climate change. I enjoy skiing and hiking.
Courses Taught
ENVS 1075
Climate and Tomorrow's Markets
Course Description
Climate Change and the Markets of Tomorrow
In this course, we will examine how new technologies and capitalism can be leveraged to fight climate change with a particular focus on green energy, plant-based meats, and electric vehicles. We analyze how these markets are evolving and what public policies can do to help them advance more quickly. The course takes an intentionally international approach and should be especially interesting to IPEC, PSCI, and ENVS majors. This course counts as a social science cognate for ENVS majors with foci in the natural sciences, humanities, or arts.
Terms Taught
Requirements
IGST 0700
Current
Upcoming
Senior Work
Course Description
Senior Work
(Approval Required)
Terms Taught
IGST 0708
Current
Upcoming
Global Security Stds SnrThesis
Course Description
Global Security Studies Senior Thesis
(Approval Only)
Terms Taught
IPEC 0700
Current
Upcoming
Intl.Pol.&Economics SR. Thesis
Course Description
Senior Thesis
(Approval Required)
Terms Taught
PSCI 0109
Current
Upcoming
International Politics
Course Description
International Politics
What causes conflict or cooperation among states? What can states and other international entities do to preserve global peace? These are among the issues addressed by the study of international politics. This course examines the forces that shape relations among states, and between states and international regimes. Key concepts include: the international system, power and the balance of power, international institutions, foreign policy, diplomacy, deterrence, war, and global economic issues. Both the fall and spring sections of this course emphasize rigorous analysis and set theoretical concepts against historical and contemporary case studies. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)
Terms Taught
Requirements
PSCI 0304
Upcoming
Internatl Political Economy
Course Description
International Political Economy
This course examines the politics of global economic relations, focusing principally on the advanced industrial states. How do governments and firms deal with the forces of globalization and interdependence? And what are the causes and consequences of their actions for the international system in turn? The course exposes students to both classic and contemporary thinking on free trade and protectionism, exchange rates and monetary systems, foreign direct investment and capital movements, regional integration, and the role of international institutions like the WTO. Readings will be drawn mainly from political science, as well as law and economics. 3 hrs. lect./disc./(International Relations and Foreign Policy)/
Terms Taught
Requirements
PSCI 0319
Current
The Politics of Taxes
Course Description
The Politics of Taxes
Who gets taxed and how much they get taxed is at least as much a political decision as an economic one. Additionally, the ways governments tax their citizens (and how much they tax them) vary widely between different countries. Moreover, the purpose underlying governments’ use of taxes ranges from fighting inequality to incentivizing various behavioral changes. In this course we will examine sales taxes, wealth taxes, corporate profits, income taxes and the politics around those taxes in a variety of national contexts. (Comparative Politics). 3 hrs. sem.
Terms Taught
Requirements
PSCI 0411
Politics of Money and Finance
Course Description
The Politics of Money and Finance
Governments’ choices on money-related matters deeply affect people’s lives. Stock market crashes, inflation, debt, and unforeseen currency fluctuations can scar society. Conversely, if stock markets, inflation, debt, and currencies are all well-managed, prosperity can be created. One of the central aims of governments across the world is to do just that - manage these issues in order to promote economic growth. In this course, we examine the choices governments face in the pursuit of that and, what leads them to make the choices they do, and what kinds of choices have historically been the most successful. 3 hrs. sem. (International Relations and Foreign Politics)
Terms Taught
Requirements
PSCI 0437
International Law
Course Description
International Law
In this course, we analyze key concepts that underpin how scholars and practitioners examine the rules that assist and constrain international actors (states, businesses, activists, and individuals). We analyze legal issues and cases involving sovereignty, human rights, trade and investment law, use of force, and environmental treaties. (formerly PSCI 0237) 3 hrs, seminar. (Not open to students who have already taken PSCI 0237)
Terms Taught
Requirements
PSCI 0500
Current
Upcoming
Independent Project
Course Description
Independent Projects
A program of independent work designed to meet the individual needs of advanced students. (Approval required)
Terms Taught
PSCI 0700
Current
Upcoming
Honors Thesis
Course Description
Honors Thesis
(Approval required)
Terms Taught
PSCI 1075
Climate and Tomorrow's Markets
Course Description
Climate Change and the Markets of Tomorrow
In this course, we will examine how new technologies and capitalism can be leveraged to fight climate change with a particular focus on green energy, plant-based meats, and electric vehicles. We analyze how these markets are evolving and what public policies can do to help them advance more quickly. The course takes an intentionally international approach and should be especially interesting to IPEC, PSCI, and ENVS majors. This course counts as a social science cognate for ENVS majors with foci in the natural sciences, humanities, or arts.
Terms Taught
Requirements