Michael Adler

Michael Adler is an Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. His research focuses on austerity measures, fiscal consolidation, and their societal impacts, particularly in European countries. Key themes include the interplay between financial crises, legal frameworks, and public expenditure policies.

His work examines topics such as conditionality in fiscal policies, direct taxation effects, and the role of social expenditures in mitigating austerity's impacts. Adler co-authored a prominent 2017 chapter analyzing litigation and austerity in six European nations, contributing to debates on governance and social rights during economic crises.

Adler has engaged in public discourse through media activities, including a podcast in late 2022. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the socio-legal dimensions of fiscal policies.