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How this year’s Nobel winners changed the thinking on economic growth

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, who was awarded the prize and why? Dr Antonio Navas writes for The Conversation.

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New research into the economic consequences of commodity price volatility

Dr Juan Paez-Farrell has been successful in securing a Leverhulme Fellowship to conduct research into 'Understanding the consequences of commodity dependence in developing countries'.
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Investigating the role of housing policy in local labour markets

An exciting new project, led by Professor Jesse Matheson, aims to throw light on the ways in which housing policies affect local labour markets.
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New project aims to provide fresh insight into Productivity and House Prices

‘Productivity and House Prices’ is a new Leverhulme Trust funded research project that will carefully examine the relationship between house prices and productivity from a macroeconomic and household finance perspective.
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University of Sheffield announces School of Economics alumnus Andy Haldane as new Chancellor
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When will the effect of US tariffs be felt by businesses and households in the UK?

Dr Antonio Navas appeared on BBC Breakfast talking about the US tariffs on the UK.

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Gurleen Popli and Jesse Matheson share their thoughts on the Spring Statement

Gurleen and Jesse featured on BBC Breakfast to offer insight into the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Statement
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Professor Jesse Matheson provides oral evidence to the House of Lords Committee

Professor Jesse Matheson provided oral evidence on Home-Based Work to the House of Lords Committee.
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Dr Antonio Navas secures CITP Innovation Funding for new project

'Trade under Turbulence: Political Tensions and International Trade' will tackle why some countries impose trade barriers following political incidents, and how firms and consumers respond beyond formal policies.