Troy P. Ramsey

Biography

Troy is a PhD student in Politics at the University of Virginia, focusing on the intersections of distributional and structural outcomes in international political economy. His research interests include trade and monetary regulation, distributive politics, global value chains, and institutional authority.

Before enrolling at UVA, he earned his Master's degree in Public Policy from Oregon State University, specializing in international and economic policy, while serving as a research assistant at the Oregon Policy Analysis Lab. His professional background encompasses nearly ten years as a sourcing specialist and analyst within the internationally traded soft commodities sector. His frequent professional interactions with various local, substate, state, and international regulatory frameworks significantly shape his research interests.