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• Macroeconomics
• Labour Economics
• Health Economics
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David McCausland is a Professor (Personal Chair) in the Department of Economics at the University of Aberdeen's Business School. He currently serves as Head of Economics and Director of Education for the Business School. He has held multiple leadership roles including Head of Economics (2014–2017, and again from 2024), Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Deputy Head of the Business School. He is accepting PhD students and is actively engaged in research and academic service. B.Sc. Economics – University of Hull, 1990 M.Sc. Economics – University of Warwick, 1992 Ph.D. Economics – Keele University, 1995 David's principal research interests lie in macroeconomics, labour economics, health economics, and open economy modelling. His work explores earnings determination, fiscal policy, public debt, and the socioeconomic determinants of well-being. He is particularly known for his research on health and income, unemployment, and economic policy in the UK and EU contexts. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on fiscal and monetary policy, public debt sustainability in developing economies, and the socioeconomic impacts of macroeconomic conditions. He frequently contributes expert commentary to public discourse via platforms like The Conversation , addressing topics such as Brexit, austerity, interest rates, and Scottish independence. His work bridges academic rigor with public policy relevance. HEA Economics Network 2006 E-learning Award 2009 College of Arts and Social Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching (student-nominated) 2011 Student Nominated Teaching Award from the Economics Network David has supervised numerous PhD students in areas such as public debt, health expenditure, FDI, and economic growth. He has secured significant research funding, including three EU 5th Framework grants (Epicurus, Sociold, HealthAtWork), and serves as Managing Editor of the International Review of Economics Education . He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a CABS Certified Management and Business Educator. He is affiliated with the Centre for Labour Market Research (CeLMR) and has contributed to national reviews such as the QAA Economics Subject Benchmark Statement.

• Applied Macroeconomics
• Housing Markets
• Energy Economics
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Dr. Omar Bashar is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Deakin Business School, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, Australia. He is based at the Geelong Waterfront Campus and actively contributes to research, teaching, and academic leadership. He has served as Economics Discipline Coordinator, Director of Teaching in Economics, and Deputy Course Director for the Bachelor of Business program. PhD in Economics – University of Melbourne Master of Economics – Thammasat University, Thailand Bachelor of Social Science (Economics) – University of Chittagong, Bangladesh His research centers on Applied Macroeconomics , with a focus on housing markets , energy and environmental economics , monetary and fiscal policy , and time series econometrics . He employs advanced empirical techniques to analyze macroeconomic shocks, policy impacts, and sectoral dynamics in both developed and developing economies, particularly Australia and Bangladesh. The trend in his recent publications shows a strong emphasis on housing market dynamics, asymmetric policy effects, and the macroeconomic implications of energy and resource shocks. His work combines rigorous econometric modeling with real-world policy relevance, frequently appearing in journals such as Economic Modelling , Journal of Macroeconomics , and Accounting and Finance . His scientific recognition includes: Departmental award: Outstanding Unit Chair (MAE203) in T2, 2019 Member, Economic Society of Australia Member, Econometric Society Dr. Bashar has secured competitive research funding, including a current grant from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) on evaluating best practices in TAC protocols. He actively supervises postgraduate research students, with two completed PhD supervisions. His teaching portfolio includes core economics units such as Macroeconomics, The Global Economy, and Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance. He is also engaged in major conferences, including the Australian Conference of Economists and the Econometric Society Australasian Meeting. He leads or participates in several research projects, including studies on transformative services, asymmetric spillovers in financial markets, carbon emissions and business cycles, and sectoral energy-economy interactions.

• International Macroeconomics
• Macroeconomics of Labor Markets
• Fiscal Policy
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Eugenia Vella is an Assistant Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) in the School of Economic Sciences, Department of International & European Economic Studies. She is also a Research Fellow at ELIAMEP and Fundació MOVE. Her career includes permanent Lecturer roles at the University of Sheffield (2015-2020) and postdoctoral fellowships at the European University Institute. PhD in Economics, AUEB (2013) Her research focuses on International Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics of Labor Markets. Key themes include fiscal policy interactions with migration, skills mismatch, tax evasion, and corruption. Recent work explores technological change, austerity during pandemics, and fiscal migration feedback loops. Her publications since 2011 span journals like European Economic Review , SERIEs , and Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control . Notable trends include analyzing fiscal austerity's role in Greek emigration (2010-2015) and Germany's immigration impacts (2006-2019). Current projects examine reversing post-pandemic emigration waves and skill reallocation through automation. Scientific recognition includes the AUEB Research Excellence Award (2023), EU Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant (798015), and a Generalitat de Catalunya grant (2017 SGR 1765). She co-edited a macroeconomic migration volume and leads an HFRI-funded research group (2020-2023) with 3 postdocs and 2 PhD students. Her work highlights bi-directional fiscal-migration dynamics: tax hikes induce persistent emigration, while emigration increases debt reduction costs. Policy implications stress the need for balanced fiscal adjustments considering labor mobility.

• Econometrics
• Causality in Economics
• Philosophy of Science
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Kevin D. Hoover is a Professor at Duke University, jointly appointed in the Departments of Economics and Philosophy. His work bridges econometrics, macroeconomics, and the philosophy of science, focusing on causal inference, model building, and the historical evolution of economic thought. Main Affiliation: Duke University Key Themes: Causality, econometric methodology, microfoundations, and the interplay between economics and philosophy Hoover employs graph-theoretic methods and the semantic approach to analyze structural vector autoregressions (SVARs) and cointegrated models (CVARs). His research interrogates the ontological status of shocks, trends, and latent variables, emphasizing empirical identification and robust specification search. He has collaborated extensively with scholars like Selva Demiralp, Stephen J. Perez, and Mauro Boianovsky, contributing to debates on monetary policy (e.g., the price puzzle), growth theory, and the legacy of institutions like the Cowles Commission and the London School of Economics (LSE). Hoover’s work also critically examines rational expectations, the Lucas critique, and the philosophical underpinnings of models through the lens of perspectival realism and pragmatism.

Erdenebat BataaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Development Economics
• International Trade
• Energy Economics
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Erdenebat Bataa is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Bangor Business School , UK, and an Academic Associate at the National Research and Consulting Center , Mongolia. His prior roles include Professor/Assoc. Professor at National University of Mongolia (2010-2022), Visiting Professor at Korea University (2015-2016), and Research Fellow positions at ERINA (Japan) and Lancaster University. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Manchester (2007) MSc in Economics, University of Manchester (2003) MB in Finance, National University of Mongolia (2002) BA in Finance, National University of Mongolia (2000) Research Interests: Erden's work focuses on structural breaks in macroeconomic time series, energy economics, development economics, and macroprudential stress testing. His projects explore inflation dynamics, oil market shifts, and Mongolia's economic challenges through econometric modeling and policy analysis. Publication Trends: Over the last decade, Erden has published in Computational Economics , Energy Economics , and Review of Economics and Statistics , emphasizing econometric methods for structural instability, energy demand forecasting, and policy responses to global shocks. His research bridges empirical finance, macroeconomic modeling, and regional development. Scientific Awards: Best Author in Social Sciences, Mongolia (2021) Honorary Scientific Worker, Mongolia (2019) ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007-2009) Scholar-Teacher of the Year (2012, 2017) Open Society Institution Returning Scholar (2010-2014) Teaching and Supervision: Erden supervises undergraduate and postgraduate theses in development economics, applied econometrics, and energy economics. His former students have pursued advanced degrees at institutions like Harvard, University of Tokyo, and University of Glasgow. He also contributes to public economics education via his Mongolian-language blog and YouTube channel. Projects: Erden has led macroprudential risk modeling for the Asian Development Bank and World Bank, developed Mongolia's first composite leading indicator, and edited the Economics: Theory and Practice journal. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly poverty reduction (SDG 1) and institutional reform (SDG 16).

Laurent FERRARAView profile

Professor

• International Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Forecasting
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Laurent FERRARA is a full Professor of International Economics at SKEMA Business School (since 2019). Previously, he led the International Macroeconomics Division at the Banque de France, focusing on global economic outlook and policy issues. He holds a PhD in Econometrics (2001) and a Habilitation (HDR) in Economics (2007). His research spans international economics, macroeconomic forecasting, and business cycle analysis, with over 50 peer-reviewed papers and 3 books. He serves on the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Forecasters (heading the Macro Forecasting section) and chairs the French business cycle dating committee. He is an associate editor for the International Journal of Forecasting and International Economics . Notable contributions include developing the World Trade Leading Index (WTLI), analyzing uncertainty shocks' global impacts, and high-frequency monitoring of macroeconomic risks. Key affiliations include the Paris School of Economics, University of Paris Nanterre (EconomiX), and the SKEMA Centre for Global Risks. His work emphasizes real-time data integration (e.g., Google data for GDP nowcasting) and policy-relevant forecasting methodologies. Recent focus areas include commodity currencies' behavior under uncertainty, inflation dynamics, and fiscal policy effects on exchange rates. He organizes major conferences like the International Macro workshop (Banque de France) and has been honored for his editorial roles and contributions to macroeconomic theory-practice bridges. His research often addresses practical policy challenges, such as post-recession employment dynamics and Growth-at-Risk during crises like the 2020 pandemic.

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Growth
• Modeling Agent Behavior
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Orlando Manuel da Costa Gomes is a Professor and Branch/Group Coordinator at the School of Accounting and Administration (ISCAL) within the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from ISCTE-IUL (2002), an M.Sc. in Monetary and Financial Economics from ISEG-UTL (1996), and a B.A. in Economics from ISEG-UTL (1994). His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Economic Growth, Agent-Based Modeling, and Non-Linear Dynamics, with recent work exploring behavioral economics, automation impacts, and multi-agent systems. Recent publications include studies on heterogeneous household behavior, socially responsible investment dynamics, and the integration of behavioral principles into growth models. He has supervised multiple Master's theses at ISCAL-IPL, addressing topics like financial risk analysis, economic cycles, and automation's labor market effects. Gomes frequently presents at international conferences and has authored/co-authored books on applied business research, economic analysis, and transdisciplinary science. His work emphasizes bridging theoretical frameworks with computational models to simulate real-world economic phenomena. As a coordinator, he leads research initiatives combining economic theory with simulation games and agent-based methodologies. He actively contributes to academic discourse on global risks, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ethical dimensions of automation in economics.

• Macroeconomics
• Econometrics
• Tourism Economics
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Dr. Alen Belullo is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Tourism, University of Primorska in Pula, Croatia. He is affiliated with the Department of Quantitative Methods, focusing on teaching and research in macroeconomics, econometrics, and tourism economics. His academic activities include lecturing on courses such as Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and Time Series Analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research interests span sustainable tourism development, economic inequalities, innovation ecosystems, and quantitative methodologies. Notable studies include exploring participatory approaches to mitigate overtourism in protected areas and analyzing the role of self-regulatory instruments in rural tourism. He also investigates the interplay between economic growth and inequality in post-transition EU countries and evaluates the characteristics of regional value chains in chemical/pharmaceutical sectors across Europe. Belullo's work frequently employs econometric modeling to analyze macroeconomic phenomena, such as monetary aggregates and zombie firm productivity. His publications demonstrate expertise in both theoretical frameworks and applied research in tourism economics, fiscal policy, and regional development. He maintains active engagement with Croatian economic challenges through studies on entrepreneurial zones, tourism demand elasticity, and government revenue dynamics. Currently, he advises no listed students and has no documented scientific awards. His research outputs reflect a commitment to bridging quantitative analysis with policy-relevant insights in tourism, macroeconomics, and innovation studies.

Saki BigioView profile

Associate Professor

• Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Financial Markets
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Saki Bigio is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He specializes in the intersection of financial markets, liquidity dynamics, and macroeconomic policy. His research integrates theories of financial intermediation and market liquidity to develop quantitative models addressing systemic risks and policy design. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University and previously worked at Columbia University. Bigio’s work focuses on understanding how financial market imperfections affect macroeconomic outcomes, including topics like banking system stability, central bank balance sheet policies, and the transmission mechanisms of monetary policy. He has published extensively on liquidity management, debt maturity optimization, and the role of heterogeneous beliefs in asset pricing. His recent articles explore modern challenges such as carbon pricing equity, optimal debt strategies, and the implications of financial crises on economic recovery. He engages in policy discussions around post-pandemic macroeconomic strategies and financial system resilience. Bigio maintains a personal research website at saki-bigio.squarespace.com .

Pierre-Olivier WeillView profile

Professor

• Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
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Pierre-Olivier Weill is a Professor of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He specializes in the intersection of macroeconomics and finance, with a focus on OTC markets, liquidity dynamics, and monetary policy. His research addresses issues such as financial market regulation, corporate bond liquidity, and the design of monetary policy in incomplete markets. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University. His work has been published in top journals like Econometrica , Journal of Political Economy , and Review of Economic Studies . He currently serves as an Associate Editor for Econometrica , Journal of Economic Theory , and Review of Economic Dynamics . Key research themes include the analysis of decentralized financial markets, liquidity shocks, and the role of information asymmetry in market design. His recent articles explore topics like OTC market frameworks, pandemic impacts on bond liquidity, and incentive constraints in risk-sharing mechanisms. No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his editorial roles reflect his influence in the field. He maintains a lab/team focus on macro-finance interactions, though specific team details are not provided.

Alireza Tahbaz-SalehiView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Theory
• Network Economies
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Alireza Tahbaz-Salehi is the William L. Ford Professor of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He holds academic positions since 2017, previously serving at Columbia University (2011-2017). His research focuses on network economies, exploring how interconnected systems influence information aggregation, macroeconomic fluctuations, financial stability, and systemic risk. He has contributed to understanding supply chain disruptions, production networks, and monetary policy design. Education: PhD in Electrical and Systems Engineering (2009), MA in Economics (2008), MSE in Electrical Engineering (2006) from the University of Pennsylvania; BSc in Electrical Engineering (2004) from Sharif University of Technology. Research interests include macroeconomic theory, production networks, systemic risk, and the microfoundations of aggregate fluctuations. His work bridges economic theory with network analysis, addressing policy-relevant questions like optimal monetary policy in networked economies and the effects of supply chain shocks. Publications span journals like the Review of Economic Studies, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Econometrica, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with macroeconomics, finance, and network science. Awards include multiple refereeing excellence awards and the Pew Presidential Prize. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Economic Theory and the American Economic Review.

Edouard ChalleView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomic Policy
• Household Heterogeneity
• Monetary Policy
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Professor Edouard Challe is a Professor of Economics at the Paris School of Economics and a Senior Researcher at CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique). He also serves as an Associate Editor for the European Economic Review. His academic career spans multiple institutions and research collaborations, with a focus on macroeconomic policy with household heterogeneity. His primary research interests include: Macroeconomic Policy with Household Heterogeneity Monetary Policy and Inequality Business Cycle Fluctuations Precautionary Saving Behavior Financial Frictions in Macroeconomic Models Professor Challe has made significant contributions to the field of macroeconomics, particularly in understanding how household heterogeneity affects macroeconomic outcomes and optimal policy design. His work on precautionary saving over the business cycle has been influential in developing tractable models of heterogeneous agent economies. He has extensively researched the implications of incomplete markets, unemployment risk, and monetary policy in various economic contexts. His recent publications focus on the intersection of inequality and optimal monetary policy, examining how distributional concerns should factor into central bank decision-making. His work on HANK (Heterogeneous Agent New Keynesian) models has provided new insights into the transmission mechanisms of monetary policy and the importance of household-level heterogeneity for macroeconomic stabilization. Professor Challe has received recognition for his scholarly contributions through invitations to present his work at numerous international conferences and workshops. His textbook 'Macroeconomic Fluctuations and Policies' published by MIT Press in 2019 serves as an important resource for students and researchers in the field. He maintains active research collaborations with economists across Europe and has been involved in several discussion panels analyzing recent economic developments and policy challenges.

Francis X. DieboldView profile

Professor

• Dynamic Predictive Modeling
• Financial Econometrics
• Macroeconomic Forecasting
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Francis X. Diebold is Paul F. Miller and Warren S. Miller Professor of Economics, Professor of Finance, and Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the University of Pennsylvania, and a current Janeway Institute visitor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge (15–18 August 2024). Education & Appointments: Paul F. Miller and Warren S. Miller Professor of Economics, University of Pennsylvania Professor of Finance, University of Pennsylvania Professor of Statistics and Data Science, University of Pennsylvania Janeway Institute Visitor, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge (Aug 2024) Research Focus: His research centers on dynamic predictive modeling of financial markets, macroeconomic aggregates, and the intersection with climate change—particularly the forecasting of Arctic sea-ice evolution. Methodologically, he integrates econometric theory, high-frequency finance, machine-learning techniques, and climate data analytics. Recent Publication Trends: Between 2021 and 2025, Diebold has published extensively on Arctic sea-ice forecasting , financial-network connectedness , yield-curve machine-learning models , and forecast-combination theory . These works appear in flagship journals such as Journal of Econometrics , Energy Economics , The Econometrics Journal , and the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society , reflecting a cross-disciplinary reach from econometrics to climate science. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Research Teams & Resources: Diebold maintains an active web repository of replication files, open course materials, and a long-running blog No Hesitations , underscoring his commitment to open science and scholarly communication.

Christian GhiglinoView profile

Professor

• Economic Theory
• Growth
• Networks
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Professor Christian Ghiglino is a faculty member at the University of Essex , serving as Head of the Department of Economics since 2019. His research spans Economic Theory , Growth , Social Networks , Wealth Inequality , and Fiscal Policy . He has extensive editorial experience as Associate Editor of leading journals. Education: PhD in Economics (University of Geneva, 1993), PhD in Particle Physics (CERN, 1988) Research Interests focus on the intersection of economic theory, network analysis, and inequality dynamics. Key themes include wealth distribution's impact on macroeconomic stability, social identity in fiscal policy formation, and network-based approaches to growth and innovation. Publication Trends show a consistent emphasis on network structures (2013-2024), inequality dynamics (2007-2021), and growth theory (1993-2024). His work combines general equilibrium modeling with modern network analysis techniques. Supervision includes 14 PhD/MRes students (2010-2023) working on topics like innovation networks, productivity analysis, and fiscal policy in oil economies. Current supervisee: Lu Liu.

Benjamin MollView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Income and Wealth Inequality
• Heterogeneous Agent Models
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Benjamin Moll holds the Sir John Hicks Professorship in Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he leads research at the intersection of macroeconomics and inequality. He serves as co-editor of the American Economic Review and maintains an active visitor affiliation with the Janeway Institute at the University of Cambridge. His work bridges theoretical innovation with policy-relevant analysis of contemporary economic challenges. Professor Moll specializes in heterogeneous agent macroeconomics, investigating how micro-level disparities in income and wealth fundamentally reshape aggregate economic outcomes and policy effectiveness. His research integrates advanced computational methods to model complex interactions between financial frictions, asset prices, and distributional dynamics. Key contributions include developing continuous-time frameworks for analyzing inequality and pioneering the HANK (Heterogeneous Agent New Keynesian) model to study monetary policy transmission through household balance sheets. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: energy security implications (particularly German responses to Russian gas cutoffs), optimal capital gains taxation under asset price volatility, and foundational challenges to rational expectations in heterogeneous agent models. These works consistently combine theoretical rigor with empirical validation, demonstrating how distributional considerations alter conventional macroeconomic policy prescriptions. His research has directly informed central bank discussions on inequality-aware monetary policy design.