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.…
On Thursday November 17th, Bristol Talks Economics (in collaboration with the University of Bristol Business Society) was delighted to be joined by Kevin Wenzel, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Allianz UK, a group of general insurance companies that includes LV= General Insurance.
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 and 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.…
Why do fewer female students take maths and related subjects than male students? This became a highly controversial political issue in England in April 2022.By Simon Burgess &
Hans Sievertsen
Why do fewer female students take maths and related subjects than male students?…
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.