Dr. Michael Sanders

Biography

Michael Sanders is the Director of the School of Government at King's College London, specializing in public policy and evaluation methods. His research focuses on using causal methods, particularly randomized trials, to evaluate policy interventions and the application of behavioral science in policy design. With a strong commitment to increasing social mobility and opportunities for vulnerable populations, Michael has built his career around improving policy outcomes both in the UK and abroad. He served as the Founding Chief Executive of the Works for Children's Social Care and as Chief Scientist at the Behavioral Insights Team, leading diverse teams of researchers and policy specialists. Michael holds an MSc in Economics and Public Policy and a PhD in Economics from the University of Bristol. He has taught courses on public policy analysis and behavioral science at institutions including the University of Bristol and the University of Bath. Additionally, he is an Associate Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government and has affiliations with the Harvard Behavioral Insights Group, where he continues to contribute to advancing the field of behavioral science in public policy.

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