Political science lives in dialogue – between theory and practice! Our research is on a wealth of issues: Welfare states, political economies in democracies and autocracies, applied policy analysis, federal states; political communication and leadership in parties and political organizations. Our research is more often than not comparative and is recognized internationally.

One of our most important areas of research is policy analysis: We examine why political solutions come about in certain forms and what consequences these outcomes have in society. Different policy areas provide the background for this research. Our staff members have conducted a multitude of projects on behalf of varying partners over the years, e.g. on social policies, labor market, education and innovation policy. Additional research activities have focused on interest mediation, citizens´ involvement, political parties and organizational analysis. Our research division also produce the WIP Working Papers which illustrates some of the current topics we are persuing.

Our areas of specialization

• Comparative policy analysis
• Political economies
• Welfare states in comparison
• Communication and political leadership
• Transformations of policy and economy