Joachim Wehner

Dr. Joachim Wehner is an Associate Professor in Public Policy at the Department of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research focuses on political economy, comparative politics, and public policy, with a particular emphasis on accountability, transparency in public finances, and legislative institutions. He has provided expert testimony to parliamentary committees in multiple countries and consulted with civil society, governments, and international organizations like the World Bank and OECD. His work spans South African politics, fiscal federalism, and the role of economists in policy-making.

Dr. Wehner holds visiting appointments at Harvard University, the Hertie School (Berlin), Sciences Po Paris, and Stellenbosch University. His teaching includes roles in LSE's Executive MPA and MPP programs for the UK Civil Service (2012–2018). He previously worked at the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (1997–2003), focusing on budget policy and legislation.

His research interests include fiscal transparency, legislative budget institutions, voter suppression mechanisms, and the intersection of migration and far-right politics. Notable recent publications explore Eastern European migration's impact on London voting patterns and historical racial disenfranchisement in South Africa.

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