Alasdair Brown

Alasdair Brown is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of East Anglia, School of Economics. His expertise lies in financial economics, focusing on betting markets, behavioural finance, experimental finance, and market microstructure. He holds a PhD from SOAS, University of London (2012), an MSc from Birkbeck College (2008), and a BSc from the University of Birmingham (2005). He has supervised PhD students including Han Lin, Fei Liu, and Binwei Chen. His research has been supported by grants such as the British Academy Fellowship and the William R. Eadington Fellowship. His work has explored topics like cash-out betting, forecasting accuracy, and market efficiency through studies in sports and financial contexts. Alasdair has presented at leading conferences including the Royal Economic Society and the European Finance Association. He teaches courses in financial markets and international finance, and has held administrative roles such as Chair of the Undergraduate Exam Board.

His research outputs include influential articles on betting market structures, cognitive biases in financial decisions, and the role of social media in forecasting. Notable collaborations include work with Fuyu Yang and J. James Reade. His research has garnered media attention from outlets like the Washington Post and the Financial Times. Alasdair also serves on academic committees and has examined PhD theses at institutions like the University of Eastern Finland.