Dr. Michael Lerner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Lerner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on comparative environmental politics, addressing the challenges and strategies related to the timely adoption of policy responses to environmental change. Michael's notable work includes policy advocacy, corporate lobbying concerning climate change, and the role of transnational advocacy networks in influencing environmental policy. He has contributed to prestigious journals such as the American Journal of Political Science and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. He teaches courses including GV488 – Law, Politics, and Regulation and GV477 – Comparative Public Policy Change.

Research Interests

Environmental Politics Public Policy Advocacy Lobbying Transnational Advocacy Networks Policy Innovation Diffusion

Courses

GV488 – Law Politics Regulation GV477 – Comparative Public Policy Change

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics