Oliver Fuisz

Fulbright/University of Warwick Award

A native New Yorker, Oliver Fuisz graduated from Columbia College with a double major in economics and history, and a particular interest in political economy. His senior thesis used game theory and experimental data to examine the relationship between biased media and voting decisions. For his commitment to the study of economics, Oliver was one of three recipients of the Sanford S. Parker Prize, a distinction awarded to graduating seniors demonstrating promise of original work in economics at the graduate level. Outside of the classroom, Oliver enjoys reading, playing guitar, and most of all spending time with the many friends who made his time at Columbia so special. As a Fulbright grantee, Oliver will pursue an MSc in Economics at the University of Warwick, where he hopes to deepen his appreciation and understanding of political economy. After completing his course, he will return to the United States to pursue graduate study, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the design of better political institutions as a policymaker and an academic.