Tony Hockley

Dr. Tony Hockley is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Social Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE) since 2005, concurrently serving as Director of Public Policy at the Policy Analysis Centre. His roles include teaching on MSc courses, notably founding and leading the Behavioural Public Policy postgraduate course, and editing the associated journal blog for Cambridge University Press. His interdisciplinary research focuses on policy change mechanisms, particularly incremental reforms' impact on long-term policy outcomes, and their application to health, social care, and EU-related public policy.

Prior to academia, Tony held senior policy roles: Special Adviser to UK Cabinet ministers, Head of Research at a think tank, European Commission expert adviser, and Director of European Public Policy at a global life sciences firm. His expertise bridges academia and practice, emphasizing evidence-based policy design and behavioural science applications.

Research interests span public policy innovation, healthcare system reform, and the political economy of fiscal strategies. Notable publications include Behavioural incentive design for health policy (2023) and analyses of NHS reform challenges, Brexit's healthcare impacts, and Labour Party policy frameworks. His work frequently engages with UK and EU policy debates through blogs and media commentary.