Henning Finseraas

Henning Finseraas is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Political Science at NTNU. His research focuses on electoral behavior, public opinion, and quantitative evaluations of public policy, with a particular emphasis on immigration integration, welfare state dynamics, and political representation. He has published in top-tier journals such as the American Journal of Political Science and the British Journal of Political Science.

His work explores how group appeals shape political linkages, the effects of integration policies on refugees, and the impact of economic conditions on political participation. Recent studies include analyses of anti-immigration party support, gender bias in political recruitment, and the long-term consequences of automation on voting behavior.

Finseraas teaches courses like POL8526 - Comparative Public Policy and Administration. His research consistently bridges theoretical political science with empirical policy evaluation, often using experimental and quasi-experimental methods. Collaborations with scholars like Jeremy Ferwerda and Magnus Carlsson highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding social and political phenomena.

His articles frequently address Scandinavian contexts while maintaining global relevance, particularly in topics like welfare state sustainability, immigration policy, and the political economy of inequality.