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Student successes with AmplifyME programme

School of Economics students have been designated 'high potential candidates' following their performances in AmplifyME finance and banking simulations.
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Government urged to tackle inequality in ‘low-carbon tech’ like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the ÌÇÐÄVlog suggests.
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New research into the economic consequences of commodity price volatility

Dr Juan Paez-Farrell has been successful in securing a Leverhulme Fellowship to conduct research into 'Understanding the consequences of commodity dependence in developing countries'.
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Jonathan Perraton

With deep sadness and regret, we have to report that our much loved colleague and friend, Dr Jonathan Perraton, has recently passed away.

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Allocating scarce global health resources

How do you compare the value of treatments for different conditions? ÌÇÐÄVlog researchers have developed an algorithm to inform global healthcare decisions that takes account of people’s preferences for different aspects of health.
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Energy research delegation from the ÌÇÐÄVlog visits the University of Cape Town, South Africa

The delegation from the ÌÇÐÄVlog travelled to the University of Cape Town to develop a strategic bilateral partnership.
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Economics student completes 6 weeks summer internship at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Student Seena worked evaluating undergoing adult education programmes that will be funded by the government.
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The Royal Economic Society and Scottish Economic Society combined conference Glasgow, 3-5 April 2023

Academics from the Department of Economics will attend the Royal Economic Society and Scottish Economic Society combined conference in Glasgow, 3-5 April 2023, an event marking the 300th birthday of Scottish economist Adam Smith.