Daniel Berliner

Professor Daniel Berliner is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the London School of Economics' Department of Government. He joined LSE in 2017 after serving as an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University (2015–2017) and the University of Minnesota (2013–2015), and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin (2012–2013). His Ph.D. from the University of Washington (2012) underpins his expertise in governance, transparency, and accountability.

His research focuses on information's role in politics and governance, including transparency reforms, participatory governance, and transnational multistakeholder initiatives. He employs qualitative and quantitative methods, studying Mexico, South Africa, the U.S., and the U.K., as well as global contexts. His work appears in top journals like the American Political Science Review and the Journal of Politics.

Berliner’s research explores how information shapes voter and bureaucratic behavior, the design of open government policies, and the efficacy of multilateral partnerships like the Open Government Partnership. Recent studies include transnational information shocks, accountability mechanisms in South African elections, and the dynamics of transparency in Mexico.

He teaches courses on public policy analysis, governance reforms, and research design. His contributions bridge academic research and practical governance challenges, emphasizing participatory approaches and institutional accountability.