Scott H. Ainsworth
Scott H. Ainsworth is a Professor of in the School of Public and International Affairs at the . Since 2012, Ainsworth has taught Introductory Game Theory in the at the University of Michigan.
Ainsworth earned his Ph.D. from , where he focused his studies on interest groups, lobbying, and game theoretic models of politics. He earned his baccalaureate from the , where he was first introduced to social choice theory and game theory by the late William H. Riker. You can read more about Riker .
Ainsworth's research focuses on rational choice models of politics, policymaking, and the intersection of public institutions (Congress, courts, agencies, etc.) and private interests. Lobbying exemplifies the most common public-private interaction. Browse the Research section and the Studies in Public Institutions and Private Interests page for more details.