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Professor Anne Green is a leading academic in Regional Economic Development at the University of Birmingham, affiliated with the Birmingham Business School and the Department of Strategy and International Business. She is a core member of City-REDI (Regional Economic Development Institute), where her research focuses on employment, skills, migration, and inclusive growth.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Employment Research from the University of Warwick, an MLitt in Geography from Newcastle University, and a BA (First Class Honours) in Geography from University College London.
Professor Green's research centers on applied economic and social policy issues, particularly regional and local labour markets, inclusive growth, skills strategies, labour migration, and urban development. She investigates how policy can address inequality, low pay, and unemployment, with a strong emphasis on evaluation and evidence-based recommendations.
Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on regional disparities, skills mismatches, and the impact of policy interventions. Key themes include inclusive growth, remote work, productivity, and the integration of migrants into the workforce. Her work combines empirical analysis with policy relevance, often drawing on large datasets and case studies.
- Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
- Fellow of the Regional Studies Association
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Professor Green has supervised numerous PhD students and is actively involved in policy evaluation and advisory roles. She has led major projects for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, OECD, European Commission, and various UK government departments, including evaluations of welfare-to-work programs and city-level economic strategies. Her research is widely funded and highly influential in both academic and policy circles.
She is affiliated with City-REDI, a leading research institute focused on regional economic development, and contributes to expert panels such as the West Midlands Combined Authority Productivity and Skills Commission and the OECD’s LEED programme.
