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New project aims to throw fresh insight into macroeconomic consequences of UK immigration

Dr Harvey Stafford has been awarded a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship to conduct new research into the macroeconomic consequences of immigration in the United Kingdom.

Emeritus Professor Paul Mosley

Remembering Emeritus Professor Paul Mosley

Colleagues across the School of Economics were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Paul Mosley
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New research to reveal the impact of England’s school closures

As falling birth rates signal a period of significant reorganisation for England’s schools, this new research project aims to provide much-needed clarity on the consequences for pupils.
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Money saving expert Martin Lewis receives honorary degree

Martin Lewis, the Uk's favourite money saving expert, has received an Honorary Doctor of Letters, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to financial education and consumer advocacy.

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The Royal Economic Society and Scottish Economic Society combined conference Glasgow, 3-5 April 2023

Academics from the Department of Economics will attend the Royal Economic Society and Scottish Economic Society combined conference in Glasgow, 3-5 April 2023, an event marking the 300th birthday of Scottish economist Adam Smith.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023

Women economists are undertaking innovative research projects focused on the disability employability gap, environmental economics, education economics, labour economics, and financial bubbles and crashes.

Women in Economics

On International Women’s Day, the women in the Department of Economics are challenging the traditional perception of Economics.

Unpacking the Disability Employment Gap in the UK

This week marks the climax of UK Disability History Month, an appropriate time to understand the barriers faced by disabled people when trying to access paid employment.
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Research led by the University of Sheffield aims to reveal the long-term consequences of young people’s early labour market experiences for their careers, health and wellbeing

The project investigates the ability of younger workers living in the UK to make successful transitions in the labour market and the barriers that might prevent them from making progress in their careers.