Economics

You'll study theories, apply them in practice, and evaluate economic policies. You'll develop a strong understanding of 21st century economies and markets. Throughout your course, specialist software will give you access to real-time data, news and analytics. You'll benefit directly from our academics' research expertise, and enhance your studies through internship and work placement options. Our graduates work at organisations such as Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg and the European Commission.
Southampton is home to one of the oldest economics departments in the UK.
Our research groups cover 4 main areas: economic theory and experimental economics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied economics.
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I'm a lecturer in economics and economic history. My research interests relate to early economic history, including the Financial Revolution and the South Sea Bubble.
I am interested in understanding the implications of ambiguity in economic contexts such as contract design, auctions or communication.
My research is on economics of education, health economics, job flows, skill mismatches, earnings, migration and counterfactual impact evaluations on productivity and on search and matching theory.