Benjamin Helms
Graduate Student
Degrees
B.A. in Economics and Political Science, Wake Forest University, 2016
M.A. in Politics, University of Virginia, 2018
Biography
Benjamin Helms is a Ph.D. student with research interests focused on international political economy. In particular, he is interested in the linkages between cross-border economic flows and international labor migration. His current work focuses on the relationship between corruption in the developing world and emigration pressures, as well as how domestic labor market policies shape immigrant flows to advanced economies.
Areas of Study
Institution/Department
Texas A&M University, Department of International Affairs, Bush School of Government and Public Services
Current Placement
Assistant Professor
Placement Year
2023
Previous Placement
Carnegie Mellon University; Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Politics and Strategy; 2022
Fellowship
Carnegie Mellon University
Graduated
On