Adam Oliver

Adam Oliver is a Professor of Behavioural Public Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE), holding the world's first chair in this field. He is a pioneer in linking behavioural economics to public policy, having authored foundational works such as *The Origins of Behavioural Public Policy* (2017) and *A Political Economy of Behavioural Public Policy* (2023). His research critiques traditional rational-choice theory and explores how cognitive biases inform policy design. Oliver co-founded the journal *Behavioural Public Policy* and chairs the International Behavioural Public Policy Association.

Teaching focuses on SP336 and SP434 courses on Behavioural Public Policy, alongside dissertation supervision. His work challenges paternalistic policy frameworks, advocating for frameworks like 'budging' that balance freedom and intervention. He critiques pandemic-era behavioural science applications and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Editorial Roles: Founding Editor of *Behavioural Public Policy* journal
• Key Contributions: Trilogy on behavioural public policy origins, development, and political economy
• Research Focus: Ethical limits of state intervention, pandemic policy, and climate governance

Oliver's 173+ publications span policy design, health economics, and decision theory. He is actively involved in global policy debates through conferences and associations, shaping the theoretical and practical boundaries of behavioural public policy.