Category: Research
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.What happens when you deregulate the teacher labour market?
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).…
World Health Day 2022: Our planet, our health
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.
… Evergrande, labour shortages, the end of Furlough: What do the experts say?
21 School of Economics staff at Bristol give their views on recent economics hot-topics. Where does the expert consensus lie?
By Ethan Lester
Just as we are entering a new academic year here in Bristol, we are witnessing some major economic developments unfold – both at home and abroad.…
The effect of domestic abuse on child health, and its implications
Domestic abuse is widespread and has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from the direct costs of abuse to victims, important indirect costs are borne by children of abuse victims for whom we observe increased mortality.
… How reliable are Student Evaluations of Teaching?
For many years, universities have asked students to complete evaluations of teaching and other aspects of educational provision; since 2005 the UK government has conducted the National Student Survey to collect information from all students in UK Higher Education Institutions and the results are published annually.
… COVID-19 Pandemic: One year on from the UK’s first lockdown
It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since the UK entered its first coronavirus lockdown on 23 March 2020. At the time, the future felt bleak and our path out of the pandemic uncertain.
… Spotlight on: Economics and Finance Postgraduate Study
An interview with Dr Rabeya Khatoon, MSc Economics and Finance Programme Director
Can you tell us about your journey into academia?
I have always had a desire to work in the academia from the start of my undergraduate studies at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.…
Does a fear of violence reduce female labour supply?
Dr Zahra Siddique, Senior Lecturer in Economics highlights important findings further to her latest research on violence against women and labour supply in developing countries.
Does a fear of violence reduce female labour supply?…
Academic Spotlight: An interview with Dr Christine Valente
Meet Christine Valente, Reader, or ‘Associate Professor’ in Economics at University of Bristol
We caught up with Dr Christine Valente from the Department of Economics at University of Bristol, to find out why she chose a career in economics, to learn about her research focus and to find out who and what she is inspired by.…