Category: Impact

‘You’ve infected a computer, locked it down and demanded a ransom. Congratulations, you’re a cybercriminal. The bad news is that you’re doing a terrible job … Read more

A report by the School’s Dr Zaki Wahhaj and Dr M Niaz Asadullah from the University of Malaya has been published in The Conversation on Bangladesh’s new child … Read more

“If you had been a canny investor back in 2008, you could have done a lot worse than make a substantial bet on upmarket ice … Read more

“Studies have highlighted the role of electoral competition in directing the flow of public funds. Analysing data from India, this column finds lower income inequality … Read more

The economic adviser to HS2 Ltd, the company responsible for developing and promoting the UK’s new high-speed rail network, is to speak at The University … Read more

Child marriage is a global problem affecting 15 million girls every year. The practice severely limits their life choices, and there is a growing consensus within … Read more

It is often said that wage moderation in Germany was the primary cause of the current account imbalances in the euro area that emerged prior … Read more

Read Professor Jagjit Chadha’s comments on yesterday’s Budget in the Financial Times: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a050ecc2-eb96-11e5-888e-2eadd5fbc4a4.html#axzz434hY29er  

The School would like to congratulate Jagjit Chadha on his appointment as the Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), with effect from May … Read more

Dr Alex Klein, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the School, has been appointed by the Council for Research, Development and Innovation (CRDI), an advisory body … Read more