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Room: NW 814
Phone: 0121 204 3776
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 0121 204 3766
Research Interests
Dr Mathias’ main research interests focus on comparative regional studies and regional development in Europe. In his recent research work he has investigated the changing nature of welfare regimes in regionalised settings, including Germany and Sweden. Secondary research interests focus on federalism and executive power, both in European federations and the USA.
Research Interests
- LP 1020 - British Politics since 1945
- LP 3019 - The American Presidency
- LP 3412 - Regions and Regionalism in Europe
- LPM 013 - European Regions and their Governance
Research Interests
- Diplom-Politikwissenschaftler (Dipl.-Pol) Leipzig 1994
- LSP Translator (Law) Leipzig 1994
- PhD (Politics) Wales (Cardiff) 2000
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Reforming the Swedish employment-related social security system: activation, administrative modernization and strengthening local autonomy
Mathias, J., 2017, In: Regional and federal studies. 27, 1, p. 23-39 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The local dimension of employment-related welfare policy in Germany, England and Sweden
Mathias, J., 4 Jul 2016. 14 p.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Unpublished Conference Paper › peer-review
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The role of business in the development of the Welfare State and labour markets in Germany: containing social reforms
Mathias, J., 9 Jul 2015, (E-pub ahead of print) In: German Politics. 25, 1, p. 160-161 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
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Unity in Christ or Pan-Europeanism? Nathan Söderblom and the ecumenical peace movement in the interwar period
Mathias, J., 20 Mar 2014, In: Religion, state and society. 42, 1, p. 5-22 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Regions and regional politics in Europe
Mathias, J. & Stevens, A., 28 Mar 2012, Contemporary Europe. Sakwa, R. & Stevens, A. (eds.). 3rd ed. ed. Basingstoke (UK): Palgrave Macmillan, p. 197-216 19 p. (Palgrave foundations series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review