Thomas Dietz, PhD
Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy
Thomas's research interests include the role of values, norms, altruism and self-interest in decision making; the interplay between scientific analysis and democratic processes; and the political economy of sustainability. His empirical work is primarily quantitative, and have extensive experience in both survey analysis and the analysis of macro-comparative data.
Research links environmental activism with lower greenhouse gas emissions
Published on June 16, 2015
Weathering the climate: Michigan agriculture braces for Mother Nature with help of MSU research
Published on November 3, 2014
Thinking outside sustainability's box at the intersection of art and science
Published on February 23, 2012
MSU AgBioResearch scientists suggest how countries can cooperate on climate
Published on September 24, 2011