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@econuniofbath.bsky.social

Official account of the Department of Economics at the University of Bath. Follow us for updates on events, research, & opportunities! https://www.bath.ac.uk/departments/department-of-economics/

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First of Bath's 2025-2027 Global Chairs appointed Eminent international professor appointed for two-year term as University of Bath Global Chair, boosting the University's research and global reach.

Former Chief Economist at the @WorldBank and Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, Prof Basu will engage with students and faculty during visits starting this autumn.โ€จ

Weโ€™re honoured to welcome him to our academic community.โ€จ

๐Ÿ”— www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

04.08.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re thrilled to announce Professor Kaushik Basu has been appointed as a 2025โ€“27 Global Chair @uniofbath.bsky.social!ย 
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A globally renowned economist and Carl Marks Professor of International Studies at @CornellEcon, Prof Basu brings extraordinary policy insight and international experience.

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04.08.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A new IPR policy brief by Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, Dr Alistair Hunt, Lily Zelezetskii and James Bailey; โ€˜Costs and benefits of improved leave for fathers in the first year: Too good to ignoreโ€™.

A new IPR policy brief by Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, Dr Alistair Hunt, Lily Zelezetskii and James Bailey; โ€˜Costs and benefits of improved leave for fathers in the first year: Too good to ignoreโ€™.

A new IPR policy brief by Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, Dr Alistair Hunt, Lily Zelezetskii and James Bailey, in partnership with Fatherhood Institute and Working Families, calls for an overhaul of UK #PaternityLeave. ๐Ÿงต

30.06.2025 08:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tune in! Our colleague Dr Joanna Clifton Sprigg will be live on BBCWomansHour today at 10AM discussing her latest research with Dr Alistair Hunt on the need for reform of paternity leave @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social

30.06.2025 08:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How do concepts like honesty, emotions, & deliberation shape modern economic theory?

Tomorrow we welcome an outstanding lineup of scholars for the Philosophy and Economics Workshop @uniofbath.bsky.social organised by Public and Political Economy and Micro Theory groups

June 27 | 9am:4.45pm | 3E2.2

26.06.2025 10:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข We are pleased to host the 2nd Philosophy and Economics Workshop @uniofbath.bsky.social

The event brings together scholars in philosophy, computer science & economics to discuss research on deliberation, conscience, reinforcement learning, social preferences and more!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ27 June, 3E 2.2

20.06.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at @uniofbath.bsky.social Open Day!

๐Ÿ“ธ It was fantastic to see so much interest in Economics โ€” here are a few moments from the day.

Big thanks to all staff and students who helped make it a success!

14.06.2025 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join our @econuniofbath.bsky.social External Seminar today with Yiannis Vailakis (University of Glasgow)!

Topic: "Credit Rationing in Unsecured Debt Markets"

๐Ÿ“3 East 2.2, 14:45

14.05.2025 10:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
ED12693 Senior Lecturer (Teaching) - Jobs at Bath

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

08.05.2025 10:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšจWe're hiring! @econuniofbath.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Lecturer (Teaching) to join our world-class education team

Full-time, open-ended position (Grade 9)

Deadline: 27 May 2025

Join a vibrant, inclusive department with top UG, PGT & online programmes!

08.05.2025 10:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series continues today!

๐Ÿ—“ 7 May | 14:45โ€“16:00 | 3 East 2.2

Simone Valente (NTNU) presents "Optimal Regime Switching and Energy Transitions"

Explore the economics of shifting from oil to renewables in a general equilibrium framework.

All welcome!

07.05.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series continues today!

๐Ÿ—“ Wed 30 April | 14:45โ€“16:00 | 3 East 2.2

Ronny Razin (LSE) presents "Research Waves"

Find out how career incentives shape scientific trends!

All welcome!

30.04.2025 07:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited for the Bath and Exeter Applied Economics Workshop tomorrow at @econuniofbath.bsky.social!

Great line-up on education, labour markets, discrimination, and productivity

First coffee at 9:45 am, 3 East 2.4 @uniofbath.bsky.social
See you all there!

27.04.2025 23:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New study from Professor Eleonora Fichera @econuniofbath.bsky.social finds an 18.5% drop in sick leave in Greater London after the Low Emission Zone was introducedโ€”compared to areas without one. Cleaner air = healthier people. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ผ

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

24.04.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Join us this Friday 25th April for the Political Economy & Public Economics Workshop at @uniofbath.bsky.social!

4W 1.01 | 9:30โ€“17:45

Great talks from Gilat Levy @johannarickne.bsky.social Dimitrios Xefteris Sandro Brusco @cubel.bsky.social @anacweeks.bsky.social Javier Rivas @eleala.bsky.social

23.04.2025 07:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

๐Ÿ˜… Our photography skills might need work, but the turnout definitely didnโ€™t!

Thanks again @libertadgonzalez.bsky.social for a brilliant seminar โ€” we loved having you here!

22.04.2025 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Weโ€™re back! The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series resumes tomorrow:

Wed 23 April | 14:45โ€“16:00๐Ÿ“ CB 3.1

Carlos Carrillo-Tudela (University of Essex) with Sectoral Labour Flows!

Join us for fresh insights into labour market reallocation!

22.04.2025 15:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Before the break, we had a fantastic final seminar with
@libertadgonzalez.bsky.social (UPF & BSE)
@econuniofbath.bsky.social!

Born Too Soon? The Educational Costs of Early Elective Deliveries

Insightful work on birth timing, policy shocks & LT educational outcomes! Thanks to all who joined!

22.04.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Join us @uniofbath.bsky.social for the Political Economy and Public Economics Workshop โ€” a day of insightful talks from leading academics on voting, gender, activism and governance, scientists' incentives and their political discourse

๐Ÿ“ April 25th, 4W 1.01โ€จfrom 9:30AM โ€จ
๐Ÿ”— Scan QR code below

10.04.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ“ข Donโ€™t miss the 2025 Taysom Lecture with Mandy Norton!

How are maths and stats shaping modern finance? What skills matter most in asset pricing, forecasting & risk management?

๐Ÿ—“ 1 April 2025 | 5:30โ€“7 PM
@uniofbath.bsky.social Chancellorsโ€™ Building, 2.6

Book your place using the QR code below!

31.03.2025 11:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
ED12580 Lecturer - Jobs at Bath

๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re hiring! Join us as a Lecturer (Grade 8) in the @econuniofbath.bsky.social. Come work with brilliant colleagues in a vibrant research and teaching environment.

Apply here: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

๐Ÿ“… Deadline: 22 April 2025

28.03.2025 17:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Big thanks to @giammacco.bsky.social (Milan/Bocconi) for todayโ€™s seminar at @econuniofbath.bsky.social

Title: Legal trade exposure and illicit drug trafficking

Sparked a rich and thought-provoking discussion. See you next time!

28.03.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happening now at @uniofbath.bsky.social: the Workshop on Gender, Parenthood & Economic Careers

A day of great talks and lively participation on how parenthood shapes academic careers

๐Ÿ•™ 10:15โ€“16:00
Join us online: ๐Ÿ”— lnkd.in/eN9Ft6Jq @econuniofbath.bsky.social @PoLIS_Bath

27.03.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Thanks to Erik Lindqvist (Stockholm University, SOFI) for todayโ€™s great seminar at @econuniofbath.bsky.social

Title: Does Wealth Inhibit Criminal Behavior? Evidence from Lottery Winners in Sweden and the US

Insightful discussion and excellent turnout โ€” until next time!

26.03.2025 17:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Join us TODAY at 14:45 in 3 East 2.2 for the @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar!

Speaker: Carmen Bevia (University of Alicante)

Title: Optimizing immigration quotas: Exploring Per Capita GDP, Sectoral Allocation and Voter Preferences

19.03.2025 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Join us TODAY at 14:45 in 3 East 2.2 for the @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar!

Speaker: Professor Sonia Bhalotra (@warwickecon.bsky.social)

Title: Firm responses to legislation on workplace sexual harassment (Sonia Bhalotra, Medha Chatterjee, Kanika Mahajan, Daksh Walia, Fan Wang)

12.03.2025 09:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Join us TODAY at 14:45 in 3 East 2.2 for the @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar!

Speaker: Battal Dogan from @bristoluni.bsky.social
Topic: Redesigning teacher assignment in Italy

05.03.2025 10:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Join the University of Bath open lecture by Professor Kaushik Basu!

Today: 5.30-7 PM, CB 2.6
Register with the QR code below!

04.03.2025 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Join the public lecture by Prof. Kaushik Basu!

How is the rise of digital technology changing labour markets? What can we do about the rising youth unemployment in India?

4 March 2025 | 5:30-7 PM
University of Bath, Chancellorsโ€™ Building, Room 2.6

Register using the QR code below!

27.02.2025 11:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Department of Economics We conduct high quality research and teaching in economics. Our graduates have excellent employment prospects due to our established industry placements scheme.

More information on our faculty and students: www.bath.ac.uk/departments/...

27.02.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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