Professor Dr. Michael Lerner

Biography

Michael Lerner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics. His research primarily examines comparative environmental politics, focusing on the challenges and strategies related to adopting timely policy responses to environmental change. His studies delve into policy advocacy, corporate lobbying on climate change, and the dynamics of transnational advocacy networks. Lerner's work emphasizes the processes of innovation diffusion within environmental policy. He has contributed to significant academic literature, including publications in the American Journal of Political Science and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, among others, with a strong focus on peer-reviewed research. Michael's teaching portfolio includes courses such as GV488 – Law, Politics, and Regulation and GV477 – Comparative Public Policy Change, where he engages students in critical discussions about policy frameworks and their implications on society.

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