David Saal

Professor David Saal holds dual roles as Professor of Microeconomics at Loughborough University and Research Professor at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin). He serves as Co-Director of Loughborough's Centre for Productivity and Performance and directs Research Impact initiatives. His work focuses on microeconomic analysis of regulated industries, particularly water utilities, exploring how regulatory policies and market structures influence productivity, profitability, and pricing.

Research interests include regulatory economics, productivity measurement in privatized sectors, and the impact of policy decisions on water resource management. He has extensively analyzed the English/Welsh water industry, Ofwat regulatory frameworks, and global utility systems.

Publications consistently address utility sector performance, econometric benchmarking, and the interplay between privatization, environmental goals, and economic outcomes. His work bridges theoretical microeconomics with applied policy analysis, contributing to regulatory reforms and industry best practices.