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David Weisstanner is an Assistant Professor of Health and Social Policy at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Bern and has held academic positions at the University of Oxford and Aarhus University.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, University of Bern
Research Interests: His interdisciplinary research focuses on the intersection of electoral politics, social policy, and public opinion. Key themes include how democracies respond to inequality and technological change, the politicization of health care, welfare state dynamics, and income redistribution. He employs comparative methods to analyze policy challenges in advanced economies.
Publications: Recent work (2022–2025) demonstrates strong emphasis on income inequality, technological disruption (AI/automation), health systems reform, and welfare state adaptation. Articles frequently use cross-national data and explore voter behavior, policy preferences, and the political economy of social protection.
Grants & Advising:
- Leads SNSF project: "Party politics and the politicization of health care" (2025–2029)
Teaching: Courses include health and social policy, health inequality, and Swiss health policy.
