Research

Published Papers:

Gahagan, Chris. 2026. “Breaking barriers: How an international treaty for women reduces the size of the informal economy.” American Journal of Political Science 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajps.70065

Ehrlich, S. D., & Gahagan, C. (2023). The Multisided Threat to Free Trade: Protectionism and Fair Trade During Increasing Populism. Politics and Governance, 11(1).

• Open access article available here

Working Papers:

Protecting Workers or Displacing Them? Labor Enforcement, Informality, and the USMCA’s Rapid Response Mechanism

Populism, Xenophobia, and Foreign Trade: A List Experiment on Why People Oppose Trade
with Sean D. Ehrlich

Labor Provisions in Trade Agreements: What do they improve and when do they matter?

Symbolic Responses: The Role of Domestic Audiences and Inaction Costs