Author: tjg

by Tamás Vonyó and Alexander Klein, discussion paper KDPE 1708, April 2017. Non-technical summary The role of institutions features prominently in comparative studies of economic development. Eastern Europe … Read more

The School of Economics is seeking to appoint a post-doctoral research assistant to work on an EPSRC funded project ‘EconoMical, PsycHologicAl and Societal Impact of RanSomware … Read more

‘There is ample anecdotal evidence on political parties bribing voters with cash or consumption goods prior to elections, in India and other developing countries. However, … Read more

Dr Maria Garcia-Alonso recently presented at a workshop on ‘Brexit and Strategic Trade Control: Consequences and Ways Forward’ on 24-25 April in Chaudfontaine, Belgium.  The … Read more

Dr Zaki Wahhaj and Dr Harounan Kazianga (Okhlahoma State University) have initiated a research project on ‘Enhancing access to weather index agricultural insurance in Burkina Faso’ … Read more

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS). We really appreciate your time as it gives us … Read more

by Raquel Campos, Fernanda L. L. de Leon and Ben McQuillin, discussion paper KDPE 1707, April 2017  Non-technical summary When an academic participates in a large … Read more

by Amrit Amirapu, discussion paper KDPE 1706, February 2017. Non-technical summary Commerce and manufactures can seldom flourish long in any state which does not enjoy a … Read more

The School of Economics will be hosting a workshop on ‘Validation Methods for Agent-Based Models’ on Monday 24 April. The workshop will comprise a series of presentations relating … Read more

As 80mph winds swept across the Caribbean and the southern US, Hurricane Isaac left 41 people dead and caused $2.4 billion (£1.9 billion) of damage. … Read more