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David Bell is a Professor of Economics at the University of Stirling with a distinguished academic career spanning multiple UK institutions.
His educational background includes:
- MA in Economics and Statistics from the University of Aberdeen
- MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics
- PhD from the University of Strathclyde
Professor Bell's research focuses on critical economic issues including long-term care financing, measurement of subjective well-being, Scottish economic policy, labor market dynamics, and educational economics. His work bridges academic rigor with practical policy applications, particularly within the Scottish context. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects economic theory with social policy outcomes, examining how economic factors influence care systems and quality of life metrics.
David has served as an advisor to multiple Scottish Parliament committees including Finance, Scotland Bill, Health and Sports, and Education and Culture Committees, demonstrating the policy relevance of his scholarly work.
His academic journey includes previous appointments as Lecturer at St. Andrews University (1974), Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde (1975-1983), Senior Research Fellow at the University of Warwick (1983-1985), and progressive roles at the University of Glasgow where he served as Lecturer (1985-1989) and Senior Lecturer (1989-1990) before joining Stirling.
