Robert Grafstein

Robert Grafstein is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia, where he also served as associate dean and interim dean. He received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Specializing in political economy, he is the author of two books, co-editor of one, and author of numerous articles in leading political science journals. He has taught numerous OLLI courses at UGA.

Politics and the American Working Class (Spring 2025)

Participant Testimonials: 

Robert had planned this course with appropriate slides and statistical graphs, etc, that made the subject matter more interesting and understandable.

I have no suggestions for improving the course.  The presenter was excellent and did a masterful job.

Very much appreciate the instructor making the materials available for review again following class - very helpful when a lot of information is presented!

Free Trade: Engine of Growth or Instrument of Destruction? (Winter 2025)

Participant Testimonials: 

I have no suggestions to improve this course or for others.  Nevertheless, I want to use this space to commend the SL on a very well organized, informative and excellently presented course. I will be pleased to take other courses from him.

The topic is deeply complex and Bob showed a firm grasp of both sides of the issue.

Not If But How: Proposals to Reform Social Security (Fall 2024)

Participant Testimonials: 

Very interesting, timely and informative class, very professionally presented.  So much information to digest!  Will be doing more research, taking a deeper dive on numerous things I took notes on so I can further my understanding - couldn't take notes fast enough!   

I very much enjoyed all of the detail that R. Grafstein brought to the subject.  I'd certainly entertain taking another class with him if offered.