Carol Propper

Carol Propper is a Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School's Department of Economics and Public Policy. She holds an adjunct professorship at Monash University. Her research focuses on healthcare economics, public sector incentives, and the impact of economic conditions on health outcomes. She has held leadership roles including Vice Dean for Faculty and Research at Imperial Business School (2016–2019), and served on key UK and international boards such as the ESRC Research Grants Board and President of the Royal Economic Society.

Her work examines healthcare productivity, public policy design, and socio-economic factors influencing health. Notable contributions include studies on the long-term health effects of economic recessions, nursing workforce impacts on patient outcomes, and the role of internet access in healthcare demand. She has received prestigious awards including a Damehood (2021) for services to public health and economics, and the American Economic Association Prize (2012–15).

Propper's research spans over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on UK and global healthcare systems. She collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Fiscal Studies and contributes to policy debates through platforms like VoxEU as Deputy Editor. Her work bridges academic rigor with real-world policy applications.