Nathaniel Beck

Professor Nathaniel Beck is a professor of Political Science at New York University. He is also the Chair of the Department of Politics. A political methodologist, Professor Beck introduced and elaborated upon a range of statistical methods, such as time-series cross-sectional, event history, nonparametric regression, and time-series methods, influencing empirical research in many areas of political science. His current substantive research is on comparative political economy and the study of conflict.Professor Beck's prior work was concerned with American political economy (particularly monetary policy) and presidential approval.

Professor Beck received his PhD from Yale University in 1977.