Adam Ozanne

Adam Ozanne is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester. He has been affiliated with the university since 1985, serving as a lecturer from 1988 and senior lecturer from 2002. His research spans agricultural economics, political economy, and critiques of neoclassical economics.

Educational Background:

• BSc in Physics and Astronomy (1975), Queen Elizabeth College, University of London
• MA in Rural Development (1984), University of East Anglia
• PhD in Agricultural Economics (1985–1988), University of Manchester

Research Interests include agricultural production economics, agri-environmental policy, asymmetric information, and the role of power in economic systems. Recently, he has focused on integrating power dynamics into general equilibrium frameworks and critiquing neoclassical economics.

Publications highlight his work on Piketty’s theories, rural poverty in China, and the intersection of power and economic growth. His research contributes to understanding income inequality, governance, and sustainable development.

Administrative Roles: He serves as an elected member of Senate, Secretary of the University of Manchester UCU branch, and a UCU National Executive Committee member.