Alex Bowen

Dr. Alex Bowen is a Special Adviser to the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), working part-time. He previously served as a Principal Research Fellow at LSE until December 2016 and was a Senior Policy Adviser on monetary policy at the Bank of England. His research bridges macroeconomics and climate change, focusing on policy design, financial stability, and sustainable development.

Research Interests

• Macroeconomic implications of climate policies
• Green growth and industrial strategy
• Climate finance and international cooperation
• Financial stability risks from climate change
• Policy regimes for global climate agreements

Notable Contributions

• Co-author of influential works on 1.5°C climate targets and green employment metrics
• Collaborative projects with OECD, ILO, and World Bank
• Analysis of carbon pricing, climate resilience, and economic recovery strategies