Sujeong Shim

I am an Assistant Professor of Political Science at New York University Abu Dhabi.  Previously, I was a postdoc fellow at the University of Zurich. I earned my Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2021 with the Best International Relations Dissertation Award from the University.  

 

My research interests lie at the intersection of international political economy, international organizations, and domestic politics. My book, Creditors and Crowds: How Public Support Moves Markets and IMF Lending, (forthcoming, Cambridge University Press) examines the dynamics among the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the mass public in a borrower country, and international investors. It demonstrates how public opinion -- an often overlooked factor in global finance -- shapes a government's interactions with key global financial actors, thereby influencing global financial outcomes.  

 

Beyond the book project, I work on topics including international financial and monetary relations, international institutions, and public opinion. My works are published at Comparative Political Studies, International Studies Quarterly, Review of International Organizations, and Review of International Political Economy among others. 

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I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. While I am based in Abu Dhabi most of the time, I frequently travel to the U.S. and Europe. During the summer, I spend time in Seoul.