The comparative political economy of the developed democracies; the study of European politics and public policy-making; comparative institutional analysis and problems of social inequality
Elected 2017
European integration and comparative European politics
My research interests involve examining the nature & significance of political participation, particularly electoral participation, & also in understanding the causes & effects of public opinion on politics.
Theories of the policy process, with special reference to the United Kingdom; behavioural interventions (nudges) seeking to involve citizens more in public policy; and randomized controlled trials