The Stone Centre at UCL
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The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre on Wealth Concentration, Inequality, and the Economy at the UCL Department of Economics launched on 26 May 2022.
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Test your understanding of #inequality! Our friends Sam Bowles and Weikai Chen have released a new book of problem sets packed with real data on wealth concentration. Check it out: www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...
📢 Calling all researchers! 📢 Don’t miss your last chance to submit a paper for the International Economic Association World Congress. Many from the Stone Centre community will be presenting. Join them by submitting before Saturday, Nov 15.
More info here: ieawc2026.org/submission/
More info here: ieawc2026.org/submission/
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
📢 Calling all researchers! 📢 Don’t miss your last chance to submit a paper for the International Economic Association World Congress. Many from the Stone Centre community will be presenting. Join them by submitting before Saturday, Nov 15.
More info here: ieawc2026.org/submission/
More info here: ieawc2026.org/submission/
Test your understanding of #inequality! Our friends Sam Bowles and Weikai Chen have released a new book of problem sets packed with real data on wealth concentration. Check it out: www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Test your understanding of #inequality! Our friends Sam Bowles and Weikai Chen have released a new book of problem sets packed with real data on wealth concentration. Check it out: www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...
☕️ Thanks to Ossian Prane for sharing his research on Carbon Pricing and Labour Market Dynamics with us at the Stone Centre Breakfast this morning. The next Stone Centre Breakfast is Wednesday 3rd December.
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
☕️ Thanks to Ossian Prane for sharing his research on Carbon Pricing and Labour Market Dynamics with us at the Stone Centre Breakfast this morning. The next Stone Centre Breakfast is Wednesday 3rd December.
Last chance to sign up for the Stone Centre dialogue on Inequality in the History of Economic and Political Thought. Today, 5pm GMT, online. Join us here:
bit.ly/StoneCentreI...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Last chance to sign up for the Stone Centre dialogue on Inequality in the History of Economic and Political Thought. Today, 5pm GMT, online. Join us here:
bit.ly/StoneCentreI...
bit.ly/StoneCentreI...
Less than a week to go! 🎉 Registrants will soon receive an exclusive discount link for our speakers’ books. Don’t miss out — sign up today to make sure you get yours.
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Less than a week to go! 🎉 Registrants will soon receive an exclusive discount link for our speakers’ books. Don’t miss out — sign up today to make sure you get yours.
Joern Onken, one of our inaugural Stone PhD Scholars, explores how individual heterogeneity shapes the macroeconomy — from luxury consumption to skill investments. Get to know Joern on our website: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo... #Economics #Inequality #Macro
October 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Joern Onken, one of our inaugural Stone PhD Scholars, explores how individual heterogeneity shapes the macroeconomy — from luxury consumption to skill investments. Get to know Joern on our website: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo... #Economics #Inequality #Macro
📣 Postdoctoral research fellow positions available 📣
📅 Deadline 21st November 📅
Apply here: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
The Stone Centre at @ucl.ac.uk: www.stone-econ.org
📅 Deadline 21st November 📅
Apply here: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
The Stone Centre at @ucl.ac.uk: www.stone-econ.org
October 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
📣 Postdoctoral research fellow positions available 📣
📅 Deadline 21st November 📅
Apply here: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
The Stone Centre at @ucl.ac.uk: www.stone-econ.org
📅 Deadline 21st November 📅
Apply here: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
The Stone Centre at @ucl.ac.uk: www.stone-econ.org
🏆 Huge congratulations to Nobel Prize winner Philippe Aghion. Back in 2022, Philippe gave our inaugural Stone Public Lecture on inequality and innovation. Read the recap on our website, where you'll also find a link to watch his whole lecture www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
October 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🏆 Huge congratulations to Nobel Prize winner Philippe Aghion. Back in 2022, Philippe gave our inaugural Stone Public Lecture on inequality and innovation. Read the recap on our website, where you'll also find a link to watch his whole lecture www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
Who chooses to work in the public sector — and why?
Research from Stone PhD scholars @clarabismarck.bsky.social and Matthew Nibloe explores the factors that shape entry into public service and what this means for inequality:
www.stone-econ.org/research/who...
Research from Stone PhD scholars @clarabismarck.bsky.social and Matthew Nibloe explores the factors that shape entry into public service and what this means for inequality:
www.stone-econ.org/research/who...
October 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Who chooses to work in the public sector — and why?
Research from Stone PhD scholars @clarabismarck.bsky.social and Matthew Nibloe explores the factors that shape entry into public service and what this means for inequality:
www.stone-econ.org/research/who...
Research from Stone PhD scholars @clarabismarck.bsky.social and Matthew Nibloe explores the factors that shape entry into public service and what this means for inequality:
www.stone-econ.org/research/who...
A warm welcome to our two new postdocs, Gabriela Deschamps and Ossian Prane. Head over to our blog to read our introductory interview: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
October 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A warm welcome to our two new postdocs, Gabriela Deschamps and Ossian Prane. Head over to our blog to read our introductory interview: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
At the Stone Centre Breakfast this morning Brian Amorim Cabaço presented his ongoing work on mergers and acquisitions. The next Stone Centre Breakfast will be Wednesday 5th November.
October 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
At the Stone Centre Breakfast this morning Brian Amorim Cabaço presented his ongoing work on mergers and acquisitions. The next Stone Centre Breakfast will be Wednesday 5th November.
How should economics teaching adapt to the challenges of GenAI use? Following a successful Stone Centre funded Workshop in June, @ctale.bsky.social has published their report via @resmedia.bsky.social. Read the report: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
October 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
How should economics teaching adapt to the challenges of GenAI use? Following a successful Stone Centre funded Workshop in June, @ctale.bsky.social has published their report via @resmedia.bsky.social. Read the report: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
Marcos Vera-Hernández @papiteide.bsky.social will share his Stone Centre funded research at the Labour party conference with FT's @greenmirandahere.bsky.social, UAL's @pollymackenzie.bsky.social, TBA's @hetanshah.bsky.social, & @ucl.ac.uk's Michael Spence. Discover his research: bit.ly/mvhinfo
September 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Marcos Vera-Hernández @papiteide.bsky.social will share his Stone Centre funded research at the Labour party conference with FT's @greenmirandahere.bsky.social, UAL's @pollymackenzie.bsky.social, TBA's @hetanshah.bsky.social, & @ucl.ac.uk's Michael Spence. Discover his research: bit.ly/mvhinfo
The Stone Centre's online dialogue on Inequality in the History of Economic and Political Thought takes place on November 4th. Get to know the participants on our blog: bit.ly/Dialogue-IHPT
September 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The Stone Centre's online dialogue on Inequality in the History of Economic and Political Thought takes place on November 4th. Get to know the participants on our blog: bit.ly/Dialogue-IHPT
🎉 Congratulations to Explore Econ Stone Centre prize winner Charlie Harrison, whose working paper "Scaling the Easterlin Paradox: Measuring Life Events on Stretching Happiness Measures" has been published. Read our interview and his full paper: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
September 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Explore Econ Stone Centre prize winner Charlie Harrison, whose working paper "Scaling the Easterlin Paradox: Measuring Life Events on Stretching Happiness Measures" has been published. Read our interview and his full paper: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
How will genetic intervention influence the future of #inequality? Giovanni Immordino visited the Stone Centre to discuss his cutting edge research:
www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
September 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
How will genetic intervention influence the future of #inequality? Giovanni Immordino visited the Stone Centre to discuss his cutting edge research:
www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
🎧 A new academic year is starting, it's time to reflect on what we teach. Stone Centre director Wendy Carlin dropped by The Inequality Podcast to share her thoughts with @durlauf.bsky.social. Listen here: pod.link/1693218758/e...
September 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🎧 A new academic year is starting, it's time to reflect on what we teach. Stone Centre director Wendy Carlin dropped by The Inequality Podcast to share her thoughts with @durlauf.bsky.social. Listen here: pod.link/1693218758/e...
🎉 Join us for a free online event.
📅 Tues 4th Nov. 5pm GMT.
With: @brankomilan.bsky.social @laywilliams.bsky.social
Panel: @johncassidysays.bsky.social @undercoverhist.bsky.social @annastansbury.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/StoneCentreInequalityDialogue
📅 Tues 4th Nov. 5pm GMT.
With: @brankomilan.bsky.social @laywilliams.bsky.social
Panel: @johncassidysays.bsky.social @undercoverhist.bsky.social @annastansbury.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/StoneCentreInequalityDialogue
August 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🎉 Join us for a free online event.
📅 Tues 4th Nov. 5pm GMT.
With: @brankomilan.bsky.social @laywilliams.bsky.social
Panel: @johncassidysays.bsky.social @undercoverhist.bsky.social @annastansbury.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/StoneCentreInequalityDialogue
📅 Tues 4th Nov. 5pm GMT.
With: @brankomilan.bsky.social @laywilliams.bsky.social
Panel: @johncassidysays.bsky.social @undercoverhist.bsky.social @annastansbury.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/StoneCentreInequalityDialogue
How can AI help address #inequality and inclusivity in economics education? Find out about Tamoghna Halder's AI tool on the stone centre website: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
July 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
How can AI help address #inequality and inclusivity in economics education? Find out about Tamoghna Halder's AI tool on the stone centre website: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
The Stone Centre Conference on Education and Inequality featured a packed schedule of in-progress papers from the world's leading researchers. Catch up with the key takeaways on our website: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The Stone Centre Conference on Education and Inequality featured a packed schedule of in-progress papers from the world's leading researchers. Catch up with the key takeaways on our website: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo...
Watch the Stone Centre 2025 Public Lecture in full on YouTube. Sue @dynarski.bsky.social explores the links between higher education and #inequality in the US. @gavin-kelly.bsky.social and Bethan Staton offer a UK perspective: youtu.be/y0z2-e7AfcY
Thanks to our partners at @uclpolicylab.bsky.social.
Thanks to our partners at @uclpolicylab.bsky.social.
Stone Centre Public Lecture 2025: Inequality & Postsecondary Policy with Susan Dynarski
YouTube video by Stone Centre at UCL
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July 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Watch the Stone Centre 2025 Public Lecture in full on YouTube. Sue @dynarski.bsky.social explores the links between higher education and #inequality in the US. @gavin-kelly.bsky.social and Bethan Staton offer a UK perspective: youtu.be/y0z2-e7AfcY
Thanks to our partners at @uclpolicylab.bsky.social.
Thanks to our partners at @uclpolicylab.bsky.social.
"How is inequality linked to education?" Harvard Professor Sue @dynarski.bsky.social joined us for 2025's Stone Centre Annual Public Lecture with @gavin-kelly.bsky.social & Bethan Staton. Read the recap here: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo.... Big thanks also to @uclpolicylab.bsky.social.
How is inequality linked to education? A recap of the 2025 Stone Centre Public Lecture with Susan Dynarski
www.stone-econ.org
July 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"How is inequality linked to education?" Harvard Professor Sue @dynarski.bsky.social joined us for 2025's Stone Centre Annual Public Lecture with @gavin-kelly.bsky.social & Bethan Staton. Read the recap here: www.stone-econ.org/news-and-blo.... Big thanks also to @uclpolicylab.bsky.social.
A very insightful Stone Centre public lecture and Q&A on the effects of higher education on #inequality. Huge thanks to Susan @dynarski.bsky.social , @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, Bethan Staton and all involved. Stay tuned for a link to the full video.
June 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
A very insightful Stone Centre public lecture and Q&A on the effects of higher education on #inequality. Huge thanks to Susan @dynarski.bsky.social , @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, Bethan Staton and all involved. Stay tuned for a link to the full video.
The Stone Centre workshop on the impact of AI on economics assessments is underway at @ioe.bsky.social in partnership with our friends at @ctale.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Stone Centre workshop on the impact of AI on economics assessments is underway at @ioe.bsky.social in partnership with our friends at @ctale.bsky.social
Stone Centre PhD scholar Linda Wu and Stone Centre director Wendy Carlin held a meeting with the Singapore Ministry of Finance to discuss Linda's fantastic research on behavioural responses to estate taxation. Read her research summary: www.stone-econ.org/research/beh...
June 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Stone Centre PhD scholar Linda Wu and Stone Centre director Wendy Carlin held a meeting with the Singapore Ministry of Finance to discuss Linda's fantastic research on behavioural responses to estate taxation. Read her research summary: www.stone-econ.org/research/beh...