Emma Congreve

Emma Congreve is a Principal Knowledge Exchange Fellow and Deputy Director at the Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde. As an experienced economist, she specializes in policy analysis related to low-income households, child poverty, inclusive growth, and wellbeing-focused economic strategies.

• Current Focus: Economic policy, household income modeling, labor market dynamics
• Expertise: Social security, low pay, social care, and disability economics
• Key Themes: Tackling child poverty, policy appraisal, Sustainable Development Goals

Her research spans interdisciplinary areas combining economics with social policy and environmental justice. Recent work examines air pollution disparities and financial expenditures on poverty reduction initiatives in Scotland.

Emma actively contributes to policy outreach and public engagement through media participation, conferences, and collaborative projects with organizations like the Health Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Foundation.