Jared J. Finnegan
Jared Finnegan is Lecturer in Public Policy in the Department of Political Science at University College London. Previously, he held postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton University and UC Berkeley. His research examines the comparative political economy of the high-income democracies with a focus on climate change and energy policy. He is interested in how governments, firms, and voters think about and address long-term policy challenges. His work has appeared in Comparative Political Studies, Climate Policy and the Socio-Economic Review.
Background
Jared holds a PhD in Political Science, MRes in Political Science, and MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy from LSE and a BA in Latin American and Latino Studies and Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Before his doctoral studies he was a Research Analyst at the World Resources Institute.
Research interests
- Climate change politics, policy, and governance
- Long-term policymaking
- Comparative political economy
Research
Research - 2022
Charting the theoretical territory between climate change politics and long-term policymaking, this paper highlights the role of electoral competition in shaping how politicians respond to the intertemporal tradeoff of one important climate change mitigation policy: fossil fuel taxation. Read more
The authors of this paper draw on two historical episodes illustrating variation in energy transitions across countries—the 1970s oil shocks, and policies to address climate change—to offer important lessons on the political opportunities and constraints for policy-makers across different countries to accelerate the transition to clean energy. Read more
Research - 2021
Climate change advisory bodies are rapidly proliferating around the world, often with statutory underpinning. While they are argued to be... Read more
Research - 2020
This paper assesses the importance of a strategic legal framework for action against climate change, using the UK Climate Change Act as... Read more
Research - 2019
This paper focuses on the role of political institutions, particularly electoral rules, and state–business relationships, to ask why some countries take strong action to address long-term problems like climate change while others do very little. Read more
Research - 2018
This paper examines the influence of electoral competitiveness on policy decisions over carbon taxes, focusing on fuel duty. Read more
This report summarises lessons from the Climate Change Act, for the UK and other countries, on how climate change legislation is best structured to be effective. Read more
Policy
Policy - 2018
10 years on from its establishment, this report assesses the role of the independent Committee on Climate Change (CCC) in shaping UK climate policy, drawing out lessons for international and domestic policymakers. Read more
This policy brief provides a summary assessment of the role of the independent Committee on Climate Change (CCC) in shaping UK climate policy. Read more
This policy brief is a condensed version of our report on the Climate Change Act, summarising lessons for the UK and other countries, on how climate change legislation is best structured to be effective. Read more
This report summarises lessons from the Climate Change Act, for the UK and other countries, on how climate change legislation is best structured to be effective. Read more
Events
News
News - 2018
New research into the link between political competition and fossil fuel taxation offers insight into the UK Government’s decision-making on fuel duty. Spoiler alert: it is all about electoral incentives. Read more
News - 2016
PhD candidate, Jared J. Finnegan, gives an overview of 'The economics of climate-resilient development'. This new book explores the link between adaptation to climate change and economic development Read more
