Organisation profile

The Institute of Political Science (IPW) is responsible for all matters related to research, teaching and the study of political science. As part of the School of Public Affairs, the IPW's main objective is to consistently offer high-quality teaching course for various degree programs. Moreover, the Department promotes research as well as internationally visible publications across a broad range of topics. The research activities of the Institute’s members are documented on the webpage of the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD). For updates on public lectures and conferences, please consult the CSD`s website ZDEMO.

Main research areas

Die Forschungsaktivitäten der IPW Mitarbeiter*innen sind dabei am Zentrum für Demokratieforschung (ZDEMO) konzentriert. Aktuelle Hinweise auf Vorträge und Konferenzen in den Teilbereichen der Politikwissenschaft finden sich daher auf den Seiten des ZDEMO.

Im "Tuesday Seminar" stellen Mitglieder des Instituts und von auswärts geladene Gäste ihre aktuellen Forschungs- oder Buchprojekte vor und stellen sie zur kritischen, aber fairen Diskussion unter Kolleginnen und Kollegen. Studierende sind herzlich dazu eingeladen! 

Teaching

  • PHD-Summerschool
  • Politikberatung
  1. Published

    Measuring institutional overlap in global governance

    Haftel, Y. Z. & Lenz, T., 01.04.2022, In: Review of International Organizations. 17, 2, p. 323-347 25 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  2. Published

    Measuring Effective Democracy: The Human Empowerment Approach

    Alexander, A. C. & Welzel, C., 2011, In: Comparative Politics. 43, 3, p. 271-289 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Measuring Effective Democracy: a Defense

    Alexander, A. C., Inglehart, R. & Welzel, C., 01.2012, In: International Political Science Review. 33, 1, p. 41-62 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Measuring Effective Democracy: A Defense

    Alexander, A. C., Inglehart, R. & Welzel, C., 2011, World Values Survey Association, p. 1-40, 40 p. (World Values Research; vol. 4, no. 1).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  5. Published

    Meanings of democracy: mapping lay perceptions on scholarly norms

    Welzel, C., 12.03.2021, In: Zeitschrift für Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft. 15, 1, p. 107-118 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Mayoral Selection and the Demand and Supply of Women Mayors

    Alexander, A. C., 04.2011, In: Journal of Women, Politics & Policy. 32, 2, p. 114-135 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Matthias Lemke, Demokratie im Ausnahmezustand. Wie Regierungen ihre Macht ausweiten, Frankfurt/New York: Campus 2017

    Schottdorf, T., 2017, In: Zeitschrift für Politik. 64, 3, p. 396-399 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsCritical reviewsResearch

  8. Published

    Market and network corruption: Theory and evidence

    Kravtsova, M. & Oshchepkov, A., 01.2024, In: Crime, Law and Social Change. 81, 1, p. 27-51 25 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Management of politics in the German Chancellor's Office

    Müller-Rommel, F., 2000, Administering the summit: Administration of the Core Executive in Developed Countries. Peters, B. G., Rhodes, R. A. W. & Wright, V. (eds.). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 81-100 20 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  10. Published

    Mainstream parties and global warming: What determines parties’ engagement in climate protection?

    Schwörer, J., 02.2024, In: European Journal of Political Research. 63, 1, p. 303-325 23 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review