Conor O'Kane

Dr. Conor O'Kane is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Bournemouth University's Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics within the Faculty of Management. He holds a PhD in Economics of Digital Privacy (2020) from Bournemouth University, an MBA in Media (2010), and a BA in Economics and Politics from University College Dublin (1994). Prior to academia, he worked in IT for 15 years as a Business Analyst.

His research focuses on digital privacy's economic dimensions, including how technology and data protection regulations influence personal information disclosure. He also explores economic history and contemporary policy issues. His work aligns with UN SDGs related to economic growth, innovation, inequality reduction, and sustainable consumption.

Recent articles analyze U.S. economic policies, presidential campaigns, historical economic frameworks (e.g., Bretton Woods), and critiques of neoliberal capitalism. He frequently contributes to media outlets like The Conversation and has been featured in BBC interviews and international magazines.

Teaching responsibilities include leading units across undergraduate levels in areas like Macroeconomics, Global Markets, and Economic Thought. He reviews conferences and actively engages in media discussions on economic trends and political implications.