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William Ascher is the Donald C. McKenna Professor of Government and Economics at Claremont McKenna College (CMC). He holds dual appointments in the Department of Government and the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance. His expertise spans developing countries, environmental policy, inequality, and public policy. Ascher earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan and M.Phil./Ph.D. from Yale University. He is a Society of Policy Scientists member and has received prestigious awards including the Huntoon Senior Teaching Award (2009 and 2016) and the Levine Prize for Best Book in Public Policy (2010).
His research focuses on economic development and resource policy in developing nations, environmental policy processes, and political psychology. Key themes include the interplay between governance and development, migration governance, poverty alleviation strategies, and the policy sciences legacy of Harold D. Lasswell. Recent work examines internal migration challenges, state accountability mechanisms, and sustainability strategies in developing countries.
Ascher’s over 70 publications include books like *Bringing in the Future: Strategies for Farsightedness and Sustainability in Developing Countries* (2019) and *The Psychology of Poverty Alleviation in Developing Countries* (2020). His scholarship bridges theory and practice, addressing global development challenges with interdisciplinary approaches.
Teaching interests include economic development, environmental policy, and international organizations. He advises students through CMC’s Kravis Center and remains active in policy dialogues on sustainable development and governance innovation.
