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Fréderic Varone is a Full Professor at the University of Geneva, specializing in public policy analysis, comparative administration, and political science. He holds a Master's in Economics and a PhD in Political Science, with prior positions at the University of Louvain and visiting scholar roles at UC Berkeley. His research focuses on policy evaluation, interest group dynamics, and federal governance, particularly in transboundary contexts like Greater Geneva. He has served on the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Research Council from 2009–2016.
Varone's teaching and research emphasize public policy analysis, with key projects exploring AI in administrative practices, EU citizenship dynamics, and politicians' perception of public opinion. His work bridges theoretical policy frameworks with real-world governance challenges, including pandemic responses and cross-border cooperation.
He has authored/co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2006, focusing on topics like policy implementation gaps, elite perception accuracy, and regulatory networks. His recent publications address AI governance, federalism in crises, and comparative public health advisory systems. Varone co-directs multiple PhD theses, mentoring students on topics ranging from green public procurement to corporate political activity.
His research has contributed to understanding Swiss federal administration, judicial systems, and the interplay between direct democracy and policy outcomes. Varone's interdisciplinary approach integrates political science, public administration, and comparative policy analysis, making him a leading voice in European public policy scholarship.
