DRAFT - Research

We produce world-class theoretical and applied research influencing local, national and international policy debate to promote economic growth and wellbeing. Our key areas of expertise include applied microeconomics, econometrics, economic theory, and macroeconomics.

Our research

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Government urged to tackle inequality in ‘low-carbon tech’ like solar panels and electric cars

Does the government need to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies to meet its net-zero targets by 2050?
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How does remote working affect our local economies?

How has the shift to remote working changed where work is done and how this will ultimately change the shape of our cities?
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Unpacking employment gaps for disabled people

Identifying and understanding the Disability Employment Gap, the impact of supply-side factors, and how it has changed over time.

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Allocating scarce global health resources

Researchers have developed an algorithm to inform global healthcare decisions that takes account of people’s preference.

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Our thematic research clusters

Applied Microeconometrics

Behavioural Economics Research Group 

Economic Theory

Sheffield Household Finance Research Group

Macroeconomics

Time-series econometrics

Urban, International Trade and Environmental Economics 

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PhD study 
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Sheffield Economic Research Paper Series