Seeing family photos softened employers’ behaviour towards employees in a study from Dr Toman Barsbai.By Michelle Kilfoyle.
On their first day of work abroad in 2014, nearly 1000 women each presented their new employer with a small packet of dried mango and a photo of their family.…
Community healthcare providers in low-income countries could save more babies’ lives by going beyond WHO guidance for sepsis prevention, Professor Christine Valente and Dr Hans Sievertsen’s research suggests.By Professor Christine Valente & Dr Hans Sievertsen
Healthcare policymakers and providers around the world are pouring more time and money than ever before into preventing newborn babies’ deaths.…
Dr Hans Sievertsen’s research enabled policymakers to look beyond news headlines that reported increased segregation of schools.By Dr Hans Sievertsen
In 2010, Denmark’s newspapers began reporting on a change in how state high schools recruit students.…
Economics staff at Bristol University give their views on recent economic developments. Where does the expert consensus lie?By Ethan Lester
The battle against inflation is fueling uncertainty in a crisis-weary global economy.…
During Black History Month, we take a look at the representation of Black – and ethnic minority – academics and students in economics in UK universities and highlight organisations who are working towards change.
Employment agency staff have more time to help jobseekers find work, following a study by Professor Gerard van den Berg.By Michelle Kilfoyle.
Do jobseeker’s agreements really help people get back into work?…
Ambitious minority ethnic families are to thank for London’s impressive GCSE results, and not a much-praised policy, showed research from Professor Simon Burgess.By Michelle Kilfoyle.
London boasts the best GCSE scores and progress of pupils anywhere in England.…
Many charities have survived the pandemic thanks only to donations left in wills. ‘Nudge’ research led by Professor Sarah Smith has been key to securing £billions for good causes through these gifts.
Following a dramatic policy change in England, we got a chance to find out. Blog based on “Deregulating Teacher Labor Markets” Economics of Education Review 2022.By Simon Burgess (University of Bristol),
Ellen Greaves (University of Bristol),
Richard Murphy (University of Texas at Austin).…
This World Health Day, we are reflecting on the work of our experts across the School of Economics and Centre for Evidence Based Public Services (CEPS), in helping to explore, analyse and create positive impact in the field of health.