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Dr Shaun Ratcliff

Honorary AssociateUnited States Studies Centre

Shaun Ratcliff is an Honorary Associate at the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He was previously a Lecturer in Political Science at the Centre with a research focus on using novel data sources to study the issue preferences and behaviour of political actors, including voters, interest groups and elites. This includes the role of political parties as interest aggregators and the influence of party coalitions on policy goals.
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Biography

Shaun Ratcliff is an Honorary Associate at the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He was previously a Lecturer in Political Science at the Centre with a research focus on using novel data sources to study the issue preferences and behaviour of political actors, including voters, interest groups and elites. This includes the role of political parties as interest aggregators and the influence of party coalitions on policy goals.

Shaun has a background in government relations and political and statistical consulting.

Publications, media and events
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Australians like ANZUS but it’s not all the way with the USA

30 August 2021
In the news byProfessor Simon Jackman, Sarah Hamilton, Dr Shaun Ratcliff
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Poor levels of trust in media and politicians fuels vaccine uncertainty

20 July 2021
Commentary byAssociate Professor Andrea Carson, Dr Shaun Ratcliff, Associate Professor Leah Ruppanner
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Most Americans say they are unlikely to use a COVID-19 vaccine

20 January 2021
Polling and public opinion byProfessor Simon Jackman, Dr Shaun Ratcliff
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Three states that will determine election

4 November 2020
In the news byProfessor Simon Jackman, Dr Shaun Ratcliff