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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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Welcoming our summer placement students back

Welcoming back our students from summer placement, we catch up with them about their experience.
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Excellent results for the School of Economics in the National Student Survey 2024

The National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 results were published recently with glowing results for the School of Economics.

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Anita Ratcliffe

With deep sadness and regret, we have to report that our much loved colleague and friend, Dr Anita Ratcliffe, has recently died.
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New Initiative to Develop a Standardised Skills Classification for the UK

A collaborative effort led by the University of Sheffield and the Warwick Institute for Employment Research is underway to create a standardised skills classification for the UK workforce.
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Department of Economics wins Athena Swan Bronze Award for gender equality 

The Department of Economics has received the Athena Swan UK Bronze Award, highlighting their commitment to providing an inclusive environment for staff and students.