Department of Economics, Uni of Bath
@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/
Follow us for updates on events, research, & opportunities!
https://www.bath.ac.uk/departments/department-of-economics/
📸 Highlights from 6th Southwest Macro Workshop at @uniofbath.bsky.social!
Great turnout across all sessions, engaging discussions, and an excellent keynote lecture by @heathcote.bsky.social (@minneapolisfed.bsky.social)
Thank you to all attendees and organisers. See you at the next one!
Great turnout across all sessions, engaging discussions, and an excellent keynote lecture by @heathcote.bsky.social (@minneapolisfed.bsky.social)
Thank you to all attendees and organisers. See you at the next one!
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
📸 Highlights from 6th Southwest Macro Workshop at @uniofbath.bsky.social!
Great turnout across all sessions, engaging discussions, and an excellent keynote lecture by @heathcote.bsky.social (@minneapolisfed.bsky.social)
Thank you to all attendees and organisers. See you at the next one!
Great turnout across all sessions, engaging discussions, and an excellent keynote lecture by @heathcote.bsky.social (@minneapolisfed.bsky.social)
Thank you to all attendees and organisers. See you at the next one!
📣 Day 2 of the 6th Southwest Macro Workshop is happening today (Nov 7) in CB 3.1
Sessions start at 10:00
Keynote Lecture at 17:15 @heathcote.bsky.social (@minneapolisfed.bsky.social) “Reconciling Macroeconomics and Finance: The US Corporate Sector, 1929 to Present”
Everyone is welcome!
Sessions start at 10:00
Keynote Lecture at 17:15 @heathcote.bsky.social (@minneapolisfed.bsky.social) “Reconciling Macroeconomics and Finance: The US Corporate Sector, 1929 to Present”
Everyone is welcome!
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📣 Day 2 of the 6th Southwest Macro Workshop is happening today (Nov 7) in CB 3.1
Sessions start at 10:00
Keynote Lecture at 17:15 @heathcote.bsky.social (@minneapolisfed.bsky.social) “Reconciling Macroeconomics and Finance: The US Corporate Sector, 1929 to Present”
Everyone is welcome!
Sessions start at 10:00
Keynote Lecture at 17:15 @heathcote.bsky.social (@minneapolisfed.bsky.social) “Reconciling Macroeconomics and Finance: The US Corporate Sector, 1929 to Present”
Everyone is welcome!
📢 Southwest Macro Workshop – @uniofbath.bsky.social , 7 November 2025
We’re delighted to host the sixth edition of the Macroeconomics Network in the Southwest.
Join us for a full day of contributed talks and a keynote from @heathcote.bsky.social (@federalreserve.gov Bank of Minneapolis)
We’re delighted to host the sixth edition of the Macroeconomics Network in the Southwest.
Join us for a full day of contributed talks and a keynote from @heathcote.bsky.social (@federalreserve.gov Bank of Minneapolis)
October 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📢 Southwest Macro Workshop – @uniofbath.bsky.social , 7 November 2025
We’re delighted to host the sixth edition of the Macroeconomics Network in the Southwest.
Join us for a full day of contributed talks and a keynote from @heathcote.bsky.social (@federalreserve.gov Bank of Minneapolis)
We’re delighted to host the sixth edition of the Macroeconomics Network in the Southwest.
Join us for a full day of contributed talks and a keynote from @heathcote.bsky.social (@federalreserve.gov Bank of Minneapolis)
📢 Department of Economics External Seminar
🗓️ Wednesday 29 October | 2.45–4pm | 3E 2.2, @uniofbath.bsky.social
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Lucas Bretschger (@ETH Zürich) to present:
“Decarbonization with Heterogeneous Knowledge Creation and Technology Tipping.”
🗓️ Wednesday 29 October | 2.45–4pm | 3E 2.2, @uniofbath.bsky.social
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Lucas Bretschger (@ETH Zürich) to present:
“Decarbonization with Heterogeneous Knowledge Creation and Technology Tipping.”
October 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
📢 Department of Economics External Seminar
🗓️ Wednesday 29 October | 2.45–4pm | 3E 2.2, @uniofbath.bsky.social
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Lucas Bretschger (@ETH Zürich) to present:
“Decarbonization with Heterogeneous Knowledge Creation and Technology Tipping.”
🗓️ Wednesday 29 October | 2.45–4pm | 3E 2.2, @uniofbath.bsky.social
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Lucas Bretschger (@ETH Zürich) to present:
“Decarbonization with Heterogeneous Knowledge Creation and Technology Tipping.”
📢 Economics External Seminar @uniofbath.bsky.social
Join us Wed 22 Oct (2:45-4:00 pm, 3E 2.2) for our next seminar!
Speaker: Prof. Raquel Carrasco (Universidad Complutense Madrid)
Title: Tax Incentives for Retirement Savings and Intertemporal Income Smoothing: Evidence from a Kink Design
Join us Wed 22 Oct (2:45-4:00 pm, 3E 2.2) for our next seminar!
Speaker: Prof. Raquel Carrasco (Universidad Complutense Madrid)
Title: Tax Incentives for Retirement Savings and Intertemporal Income Smoothing: Evidence from a Kink Design
October 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
📢 Economics External Seminar @uniofbath.bsky.social
Join us Wed 22 Oct (2:45-4:00 pm, 3E 2.2) for our next seminar!
Speaker: Prof. Raquel Carrasco (Universidad Complutense Madrid)
Title: Tax Incentives for Retirement Savings and Intertemporal Income Smoothing: Evidence from a Kink Design
Join us Wed 22 Oct (2:45-4:00 pm, 3E 2.2) for our next seminar!
Speaker: Prof. Raquel Carrasco (Universidad Complutense Madrid)
Title: Tax Incentives for Retirement Savings and Intertemporal Income Smoothing: Evidence from a Kink Design
📢 Economics Seminar @uniofbath.bsky.social
Join us on Wednesday, 15 October, 14:45–16:00 (3E 2.2) for our next external seminar:
🎙️ Speaker: Prof. Mike Elsby (University of Edinburgh)
💡 Title: Heterogeneous Mobility in Dynamic Labor Market Equilibrium
Join us on Wednesday, 15 October, 14:45–16:00 (3E 2.2) for our next external seminar:
🎙️ Speaker: Prof. Mike Elsby (University of Edinburgh)
💡 Title: Heterogeneous Mobility in Dynamic Labor Market Equilibrium
October 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
📢 Economics Seminar @uniofbath.bsky.social
Join us on Wednesday, 15 October, 14:45–16:00 (3E 2.2) for our next external seminar:
🎙️ Speaker: Prof. Mike Elsby (University of Edinburgh)
💡 Title: Heterogeneous Mobility in Dynamic Labor Market Equilibrium
Join us on Wednesday, 15 October, 14:45–16:00 (3E 2.2) for our next external seminar:
🎙️ Speaker: Prof. Mike Elsby (University of Edinburgh)
💡 Title: Heterogeneous Mobility in Dynamic Labor Market Equilibrium
Ready to kick off the new Economics External Seminar series!
🗓 Wed 8 Oct | 14:45 – 16:00 (UK)
📍 3 East 2.2, University of Bath
We’re delighted to host Pawel Dziewulski (University of Sussex) presenting: “On pure altruism” (with Łukasz Woźny)
🗓 Wed 8 Oct | 14:45 – 16:00 (UK)
📍 3 East 2.2, University of Bath
We’re delighted to host Pawel Dziewulski (University of Sussex) presenting: “On pure altruism” (with Łukasz Woźny)
October 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Ready to kick off the new Economics External Seminar series!
🗓 Wed 8 Oct | 14:45 – 16:00 (UK)
📍 3 East 2.2, University of Bath
We’re delighted to host Pawel Dziewulski (University of Sussex) presenting: “On pure altruism” (with Łukasz Woźny)
🗓 Wed 8 Oct | 14:45 – 16:00 (UK)
📍 3 East 2.2, University of Bath
We’re delighted to host Pawel Dziewulski (University of Sussex) presenting: “On pure altruism” (with Łukasz Woźny)
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Next up at #EuHEA2025 Tommy Clyde from @econuniofbath.bsky.social presenting work on the impact of female political representation on neonatal mortality in India
September 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Next up at #EuHEA2025 Tommy Clyde from @econuniofbath.bsky.social presenting work on the impact of female political representation on neonatal mortality in India
🚨 We’re thrilled to announce Professor Kaushik Basu has been appointed as a 2025–27 Global Chair @uniofbath.bsky.social!
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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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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August 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🚨 We’re thrilled to announce Professor Kaushik Basu has been appointed as a 2025–27 Global Chair @uniofbath.bsky.social!
A globally renowned economist and Carl Marks Professor of International Studies at @CornellEcon, Prof Basu brings extraordinary policy insight and international experience.
🧵👇
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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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. 🧵
June 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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. 🧵
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
June 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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
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
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
June 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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
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
📢 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!
🗓️27 June, 3E 2.2
The event brings together scholars in philosophy, computer science & economics to discuss research on deliberation, conscience, reinforcement learning, social preferences and more!
🗓️27 June, 3E 2.2
June 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 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!
🗓️27 June, 3E 2.2
The event brings together scholars in philosophy, computer science & economics to discuss research on deliberation, conscience, reinforcement learning, social preferences and more!
🗓️27 June, 3E 2.2
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at @uniofbath.bsky.social Open Day!
📸 It was fantastic to see so much interest in Economics — here are a few moments from the day.
Big thanks to all staff and students who helped make it a success!
📸 It was fantastic to see so much interest in Economics — here are a few moments from the day.
Big thanks to all staff and students who helped make it a success!
June 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at @uniofbath.bsky.social Open Day!
📸 It was fantastic to see so much interest in Economics — here are a few moments from the day.
Big thanks to all staff and students who helped make it a success!
📸 It was fantastic to see so much interest in Economics — here are a few moments from the day.
Big thanks to all staff and students who helped make it a success!
Join our @econuniofbath.bsky.social External Seminar today with Yiannis Vailakis (University of Glasgow)!
Topic: "Credit Rationing in Unsecured Debt Markets"
📍3 East 2.2, 14:45
Topic: "Credit Rationing in Unsecured Debt Markets"
📍3 East 2.2, 14:45
May 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Join our @econuniofbath.bsky.social External Seminar today with Yiannis Vailakis (University of Glasgow)!
Topic: "Credit Rationing in Unsecured Debt Markets"
📍3 East 2.2, 14:45
Topic: "Credit Rationing in Unsecured Debt Markets"
📍3 East 2.2, 14:45
🚨We'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!
Full-time, open-ended position (Grade 9)
Deadline: 27 May 2025
Join a vibrant, inclusive department with top UG, PGT & online programmes!
May 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🚨We'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!
Full-time, open-ended position (Grade 9)
Deadline: 27 May 2025
Join a vibrant, inclusive department with top UG, PGT & online programmes!
📢 The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series continues today!
🗓 7 May | 14:45–16:00 | 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!
🗓 7 May | 14:45–16:00 | 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!
May 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
📢 The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series continues today!
🗓 7 May | 14:45–16:00 | 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!
🗓 7 May | 14:45–16:00 | 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!
📢 The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series continues today!
🗓 Wed 30 April | 14:45–16:00 | 3 East 2.2
Ronny Razin (LSE) presents "Research Waves"
Find out how career incentives shape scientific trends!
All welcome!
🗓 Wed 30 April | 14:45–16:00 | 3 East 2.2
Ronny Razin (LSE) presents "Research Waves"
Find out how career incentives shape scientific trends!
All welcome!
April 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
📢 The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series continues today!
🗓 Wed 30 April | 14:45–16:00 | 3 East 2.2
Ronny Razin (LSE) presents "Research Waves"
Find out how career incentives shape scientific trends!
All welcome!
🗓 Wed 30 April | 14:45–16:00 | 3 East 2.2
Ronny Razin (LSE) presents "Research Waves"
Find out how career incentives shape scientific trends!
All welcome!
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!
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!
April 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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!
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!
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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 introduced—compared to areas without one. Cleaner air = healthier people. 🌍💼
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
April 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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 introduced—compared to areas without one. Cleaner air = healthier people. 🌍💼
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
🚨 Join us this Friday 25th April for the Political Economy & Public Economics Workshop at @uniofbath.bsky.social!
4W 1.01 | 9:30–17:45
Great talks from Gilat Levy @johannarickne.bsky.social Dimitrios Xefteris Sandro Brusco @cubel.bsky.social @anacweeks.bsky.social Javier Rivas @eleala.bsky.social
4W 1.01 | 9:30–17:45
Great talks from Gilat Levy @johannarickne.bsky.social Dimitrios Xefteris Sandro Brusco @cubel.bsky.social @anacweeks.bsky.social Javier Rivas @eleala.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🚨 Join us this Friday 25th April for the Political Economy & Public Economics Workshop at @uniofbath.bsky.social!
4W 1.01 | 9:30–17:45
Great talks from Gilat Levy @johannarickne.bsky.social Dimitrios Xefteris Sandro Brusco @cubel.bsky.social @anacweeks.bsky.social Javier Rivas @eleala.bsky.social
4W 1.01 | 9:30–17:45
Great talks from Gilat Levy @johannarickne.bsky.social Dimitrios Xefteris Sandro Brusco @cubel.bsky.social @anacweeks.bsky.social Javier Rivas @eleala.bsky.social
📢 We’re back! The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series resumes tomorrow:
Wed 23 April | 14:45–16:00📍 CB 3.1
Carlos Carrillo-Tudela (University of Essex) with Sectoral Labour Flows!
Join us for fresh insights into labour market reallocation!
Wed 23 April | 14:45–16:00📍 CB 3.1
Carlos Carrillo-Tudela (University of Essex) with Sectoral Labour Flows!
Join us for fresh insights into labour market reallocation!
April 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📢 We’re back! The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series resumes tomorrow:
Wed 23 April | 14:45–16:00📍 CB 3.1
Carlos Carrillo-Tudela (University of Essex) with Sectoral Labour Flows!
Join us for fresh insights into labour market reallocation!
Wed 23 April | 14:45–16:00📍 CB 3.1
Carlos Carrillo-Tudela (University of Essex) with Sectoral Labour Flows!
Join us for fresh insights into labour market reallocation!
📢 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!
@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!
April 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📢 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!
@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!
🚨 Join us @uniofbath.bsky.social for the Political Economy and Public Economics Workshop — a day of insightful talks from leading academics on voting, gender, activism and governance, scientists' incentives and their political discourse
📍 April 25th, 4W 1.01 from 9:30AM
🔗 Scan QR code below
📍 April 25th, 4W 1.01 from 9:30AM
🔗 Scan QR code below
April 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🚨 Join us @uniofbath.bsky.social for the Political Economy and Public Economics Workshop — a day of insightful talks from leading academics on voting, gender, activism and governance, scientists' incentives and their political discourse
📍 April 25th, 4W 1.01 from 9:30AM
🔗 Scan QR code below
📍 April 25th, 4W 1.01 from 9:30AM
🔗 Scan QR code below
📢 Don’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?
🗓 1 April 2025 | 5:30–7 PM
@uniofbath.bsky.social Chancellors’ Building, 2.6
Book your place using the QR code below!
How are maths and stats shaping modern finance? What skills matter most in asset pricing, forecasting & risk management?
🗓 1 April 2025 | 5:30–7 PM
@uniofbath.bsky.social Chancellors’ Building, 2.6
Book your place using the QR code below!
March 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📢 Don’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?
🗓 1 April 2025 | 5:30–7 PM
@uniofbath.bsky.social Chancellors’ Building, 2.6
Book your place using the QR code below!
How are maths and stats shaping modern finance? What skills matter most in asset pricing, forecasting & risk management?
🗓 1 April 2025 | 5:30–7 PM
@uniofbath.bsky.social Chancellors’ Building, 2.6
Book your place using the QR code below!