Javier Juárez-Pérez, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at DePauw University, where he teaches courses such as American Government, Public Policy Analysis, and Research Design and Writing (with a focus on quantitative research methods) for political science students. His research interests center on Local Economic Development, Public Finances, Public Policy, and Political Economy. Dr. Juárez-Pérez’s work bridges theoretical and applied approaches, with a particular focus on examining the fiscal impacts of local policy decisions, highlighting the intersection between political science and economics.