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Dr John Moffat is an Associate Professor at the Durham University Business School, specializing in policy evaluation, productivity analysis, spatial economics, and labour economics. His research examines regional economic dynamics, innovation systems, and post-industrial challenges in the UK. He holds a PhD and has taught at Swansea University before joining Durham in 2013.
His work explores how spatial proximity influences firm productivity, the impact of subsidies on manufacturing efficiency, and the role of universities in regional knowledge transfer. Recent studies address pandemic effects on intangibles investment and the London productivity advantage.
- Key Research: Productivity measurement, R&D co-location effects, and post-2008 economic shifts
- Publications: Over 30 journal articles in Regional Studies, Journal of Productivity Analysis, and Applied Economics
- Grants: Multiple UK research council-funded projects on regional development
Dr Moffat advises two PhD students (Enping Qian and Jessica Uwen) and serves as a referee for leading economics journals. His work bridges theoretical economic analysis with actionable policy insights for regional development agencies.
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