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.
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.
BSc Economics student, Louise Averill, shares her experience at the Bristol Banking and Investment Society (BIS) talk with alumni guest speaker and hedge fund expert, Robert Crenian, Co-Founder at Calderwood Capital. 