William Ascher, Ph.D.
Department
Areas of Expertise
Teaching Interests
Public policy of economic development, natural resources, and the environment
Research Interests
Economic development and resource policy in developing countries; environmental policy process; policymaking in international organizations; political psychology
Education
B.A., University of Michigan; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Awards and Affiliations
Huntoon Senior Teaching Award, Claremont McKenna College, 2009
Levine Prize for Best Book in Public Policy, International Political Science Association, 2010
Society of Policy Scientists
Huntoon Senior Teaching Award, Claremont McKenna College, 2016
Myres McDougal Book Prize, Society of Policy Scientists, for Adaptation of Southeast Asia toe Climate Change, 2026
Research and Publications
Knowledge and Environmental Policy: Re-Imagining the Boundaries of Science and Politics
Bringing in the Future: Strategies for Farsightedness and Sustainability in Developing Countries
Revitalizing Political Psychology: The Legacy of Harold D. Lasswell
Cultural Change and Persistence: New Perspectives on Development
Physical Infrastructure Development: Balancing the Growth, Equity, and Environmental Imperatives
Development Strategies and Intergroup Violence
Evolution of Development Thinking: Governance, Economics, Assistance, and Security
Understanding the Development Policy Process
The Psychology of Poverty Alleviation in Developing Countries:
Moving within Borders: Addressing the Potentials & Risks of Mass Migrations in Developing Countries
Adaptation of Southeast Asia to Climate Change