Dr. Stephen B. Herschler is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Oglethorpe University. Dr. Herschler teaches Chinese Politics, Asian Politics, and Political Development. His research interests include Chinese local government, central-local relations, and contemporary economic ideologies. Dr. Hershler’s most recent project examines sub-national governments’ efforts to redress regional economic disparities. He has taught and conducted research in China, and speaks Mandarin Chinese. He received his B.A. from Princeton University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from University of Chicago.
