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Jay Wiggan is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. He focuses on a critical examination of governance, welfare states, and the political dimensions of social policy. His recent research investigates the implications of social security reforms, unemployment policies, and the influence of political narratives on welfare state discourse. He holds a PhD in Social Policy from the University of Nottingham and has published extensively on topics related to labor market governance and policy-making processes. His work often engages in the analysis of the discourse surrounding social policies, especially in the context of the UK's welfare system from the 1970s to the present. Wiggan is involved in various research initiatives, including an ESRC-funded project examining automated services in the context of Universal Credit. He has served as Co-Editor for the Journal of Social Policy and is actively supervising doctoral students in his research areas, contributing to the understanding of social security policies and public employment services.
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