Murphy Seminar in Political Science: Ebenezer Makinde (Tulane)

The Murphy Institute Seminar Series in Political Science

Each semester, The Murphy Institute proudly sponsors a dynamic series of seminars and workshops organized across key Tulane academic departments: Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and Law. These seminar series serve as a vital platform for faculty, visiting scholars, and researchers to present cutting-edge work on contemporary issues in political economy, public policy, ethics, and social values. The Murphy Seminar in Political Science, held in partnership with the Department of Political Science, covers all aspects of contemporary political science, including comparative politics, public policy, international relations, American politics, and normative theory. Papers are distributed beforehand to the participants who read the paper and prepare discussion questions for the presenter. 

Ebenezer O. Makinde is a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science at Tulane University. He holds an MS in Politics and Public Policy from Sciences Po, Paris, France, an MA in Political Science from Tulane University, and a BS in Political Science from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. His research addresses questions at the intersection of politics and public policy. His dissertation project focuses on anti-corruption efforts, with a special attention on how political and institutional contexts shape the investigation and prosecution of corruption cases.

Makinde's broader research agenda spans comparative politics, African political economy, and public policy, with a regional focus on Nigeria and Africa. He works extensively with original and administrative data on corruption prosecutions, public opinion, political behavior, and governance outcomes, alongside, interviews, archival, and survey data. His works have been published in peer-reviewed journals including Policy & Internet, Protest, World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, and GSC Advanced Research and Reviews.