Dulce Manzano

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Dulce Manzano is a political scientist whose research lies at the intersection of political economy, public opinion, and labor market disruptions. Her work explores how citizens perceive and respond to economic threats—particularly those posed by automation and globalization—and how these perceptions shape their support for public policies. In her highly cited 2023 paper, "Automation versus openness: support for policies to address job threats," Manzano investigates whether fears of job displacement from automation provoke different policy preferences than fears of globalization. She finds that the nature of the threat matters: automation-driven job loss tends to increase support for preventive policies, while globalization threats more strongly boost demand for redistributive compensation. This nuanced contribution has garnered over 10 citations and is influential in debates on the political consequences of technological change. Manzano’s work is essential reading for scholars of labor market politics, technological disruption, and comparative political behavior, offering clear insights into how economic anxieties translate into political demands in an era of rapid change.