Professor Dr. Tania Burchardt

Biography

Tania Burchardt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She has held various significant roles at LSE, including Associate Director of the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) and Deputy Director of the STICERD. Tania is involved in initiatives addressing societal inequalities and has contributed to numerous advisory groups related to welfare policy and social justice in the UK. Her research focuses on theories of justice, the capability approach, and the measurement of inequality, particularly in the context of welfare policy analysis. Tania has led and participated in various research projects funded by prestigious institutions such as the British Academy and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. In addition to her research work, she directs the Doctoral Programme and teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in social policy. Tania is currently supervising PhD students in various areas, although she has limited capacity to take on new students at this time.

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