Program Advice: Political Institutions, Origins of Development

[wpg205]

Hi All.  Considering few want to opine on my profile I thought I would just ask for some advice about political science programs that people like.  I am very interested in the development of political institutions and their relationship with economic development.   In particular I am very interested in the framework from "Violence and Social Orders", and the ongoing debate concerning the origins of political institutions and their interaction with economic development (e.g. When States Fail, alot of the Acegmoglu & Robinson papers), as well as the work of Spruyt and Moore.    I was also trying explore schools that have a very strong quantitative and methodology department, places like NYU, MIT, and Columbia. 

My top choices would definitely be Stanford or Harvard, but they are obviously a complete dream and even rather unlikely for those who are qualified.  I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for schools in the top 30 or so what be strong in this area.  Any thoughts at all would be very much appreciated, schools, programs, professors, whatever.  Thanks guys.