Adrian Rinscheid

Adrian Rinscheid is an Assistant Professor for Climate Policy and Decision Making at the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen, with a tenure-track appointment since February 2024. Previously, he held a tenure-track position at Radboud University Nijmegen (NL) from 2022. His research focuses on socio-political dynamics of climate change, inequality effects of climate policies, and decarbonization processes. Rinscheid earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Konstanz and a PhD from the University of St. Gallen in 2019.

Education:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s in Administration, University of Konstanz (DE)
• PhD in Political Science, University of St. Gallen (2019)

Research Interests: Rinscheid examines the interplay between climate policy, public perception, and political processes. Key themes include:
- Behavioral and institutional drivers of climate policy support
- Phase-out strategies in energy systems and sustainability transitions
- Inequality impacts of climate measures and decarbonization.
His work bridges political science and policy analysis, emphasizing empirical methods (qualitative and quantitative).

Publications Trends: His recent articles focus on:
- The role of phase-out policies in decarbonization
- Public acceptance of climate measures during crises (e.g., war/pandemics)
- Comparative analyses of energy policymaking (Switzerland, Germany, U.S.).

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute for World Economics (IWÖ-HSG).