About
David Hall is a Visiting Professor at the University of Greenwich, London, affiliated with the Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU) in the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Faculty of Business. He served as Director of PSIRU from 2000 to 2013 and continues to contribute to research on public services and public ownership.
His research focuses on the economics, politics, and law of public services across sectors such as water, energy, healthcare, waste management, and public finance. Key themes include privatisation, public-private partnerships (PPPs), outsourcing, corruption, remunicipalisation, nationalisation law, and public support for public ownership, with analyses spanning the UK, Europe, and global contexts.
David Hall's scholarly work includes numerous reports, journal articles, book chapters, and two books. His recent research explores UK water and energy company finances, narratives on public spending, lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic, and legal frameworks for compensation during nationalisation. Though no specific publications are listed, his body of work demonstrates a consistent focus on the economic and political dimensions of public service delivery and ownership models.
He has no listed scientific awards or recognitions in the provided text.
David Hall has supervised or advised students, though their names are not mentioned. There is no mention of current grants or funding sources. He was the Director of PSIRU from 2000 to 2013, indicating leadership in a major research unit focused on public services, where he likely led research teams and collaborative projects.
The Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU) at the University of Greenwich is his primary research base, where he continues to contribute as a Visiting Professor, maintaining an active role in public service research and policy analysis.
