Conor O'Kane

Conor O'Kane is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Bournemouth University. His expertise spans international macroeconomics, political economy, and economic institutions promoting global cooperation, with a specific focus on Adam Smith’s contributions to political economy. He has contributed extensively to economic discourse through articles addressing fiscal policy, trade agreements, and geopolitical economic challenges.

• Teaching: International Macroeconomics, Political Economy, Economic History
• Research Interests: International Trade, Economic Institutions, Fiscal Policy, Tariff Impacts, Defense Economics

O'Kane’s recent articles analyze pressing economic issues such as inheritance tax reforms, Trump’s tariff policies, and UK-EU trade agreements. His work emphasizes balancing political and economic risks, advocating for strategic investments to stimulate growth.

Notable Contributions:

• Co-authored analysis on UK public finance strategies, highlighting tax policy trade-offs
• Examined economic impacts of Trump’s tariff regime on US manufacturing and consumers
• Evaluated UK-EU defense and trade pacts, linking them to economic growth and security