Researching pupils, teachers and schools. Professor of Economics, University of Bristol. FBA. All views are my own.
Bristol, England
Joined January 2016
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1/ Could more empathy improve working conditions? In a study with the Philippine government, we find that a family photo, shared with the employer, can reduce mistreatment of migrant domestic workers. Out now in the JPE Micro.
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Welcome to the third edition of the Bristol Applied Economics Meetings! We start with the Meeting on Development Economics. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers, w/ @kateorkin @mobarak_mu1614 @ImranRasul3 and Pauline Rossi as invited speakers.
Program: baem.info/Program_DEV_26.pdf
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BÆM is back! Submit and join us for the 3rd Bristol Applied Economics Meetings. Three workshops with a fantastic lineup of invited speakers:
Development Economics, 5-6 May
Economics of Migration, 6-7 May
Fairness in the Economy, 8 May
Calls for papers👇baem.info
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International Women's Day 2025 calls for us to #AccelerateAction for gender equality 🌍
Dr Danielle Guizzo, Associate Professor in Economics Education, shares how her work is doing just that.
More 👉 brnw.ch/21wRf71
#IWD2025 #BristolUniWomen #WomeninEconomics
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Congratulations to our Head of School, on her appointment as Editor of the Economic Journal this month. Well done @PaolaManzini 👏
@EJ_RES is delighted to announce that Paola Manzini has joined the Editorial Board. Welcome Paola!
👉bit.ly/3BO00zf
@PaolaManzini @BristolUniEcon @BristolUni @OxfordJournals @RoyalEconSoc #EconTwitter
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Dimensions of Inequality: The IFS Deaton Review @TheIFS The whole evidence volume of the Review, including all the remarkable articles examining the many dimensions of inequality, published open access by OUP academic.oup.com/ooec/issue/…
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How can we build a sustainable planet?
1345-1500, Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Watershed, Bristol
Join our expert panel as they discuss the intersection of economic growth and sustainability—in the context of escalating environmental challenges. The panel will explore how economic policies can drive sustainable development and create a future where our planet is protected. As the world grapples with the dual challenges of economic progression and environmental preservation, it is imperative to understand how economics can be leveraged to foster sustainability.
Speakers: Amy Coulthard (EnTrade, Avon Bristol Catchment Market), Claire Pearce (Real Growth) and Alessio Terzi (Bennett Institute)
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From studying economics at @BristolUni to launching her own fashion brand and shaping the next generation of sustainable entrepreneurs. Discover Anisa's story and how studying economics can lead to amazing opportunities. 🌍 brnw.ch/21wLZLU
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There is overwhelming evidence that the education system in England leaves too many young people behind. Education inequalities | Christine Farquharson, Sandra McNally, Imran Tahir | IFS Deaton Review | @TheIFS academic.oup.com/ooec/articl…
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I've seen people criticized for using the words "effectiveness" and "efficiency" in education. Whatever you think education should do, if you don't care about effectiveness, you don't care about students, and if you don't care about efficiency, you don't care about teachers.
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I worry that we are in danger of misrepresenting the truth about modern Britain. We are a lot kinder and more tolerant than many would have us believe. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czx6…
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🎟️Festival of Economics 2024
🗣️Asking economists and experts from around the world the key economic questions of our time.
📅 30 September - 3 October 2024
📍Taking place across Bristol city centre, @wshed, @BrisUniEvents, @BristolUniEcon
economicsobservatory.com/fes…
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📍 London, United Kingdom
📆 July 25th & 27th
LONDON, YOU ARE NEXT!
But sadly last too.
The EU tour ends this weekend in London, the European city where Bruce has played the most and where it all began in 1975.
Almost 50 years later, London is ready one more time
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I'm just home from seeing Springsteen at Wembley- I took this shot just before Last Man Standing.
New Sec of State for Education, @bphillipsonMP : “… we'll build a country where your background is no barrier to getting on in life.”
I fully support that goal!
Part of problem is school admissions: where you live affects chance of getting into an effective school.
We …
We are completing a research project analysing school admissions in England, and assessing options for reform.
The idea is to reduce the importance of disadvantaged backgrounds in education.
Interim report (blog style) here: bit.ly/3YdnoLn
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Our work at @educationgovuk is already underway.
We’re resetting the relationship between the government and those working in education.
Together, we’ll deliver change: the best start in life for every child, high & rising standards and a country where background is no barrier.