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Edward Cartwright is a Professor of Economics at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Castle Business School within the Faculty of Business and Law. He is also the director of the Institute for Applied Economics and Social Value, highlighting his leadership in applied economic research.
His academic background includes a BA in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Durham, followed by an MSc and PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick. He also holds a PGCHE from the University of Kent, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence.
Edward's research centers on behavioural economics, game theory, and public economics, with a strong focus on cooperation, social norms, framing, and leadership in group settings. He also explores critical contemporary issues such as cyber-security and discrimination. His teaching expertise includes microeconomics, public economics, and experimental methods, with a passion for interactive classroom experiments.
The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory in experimental and behavioral economics, particularly in public good games, trust, guilt aversion, and the application of game theory to cybercrime (e.g., ransomware). There is a clear evolution from theoretical models to real-world applications, especially in digital security and public policy.
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Associate of the Economics Network
Edward has secured significant research funding from bodies including the British Academy, EPSRC, European Commission, Nuffield Foundation, and ESRC. He supervises academic projects and serves as academic supervisor for a KTP with the East Midlands Chambers of Commerce. He is also an associate editor at the Journal of Public Economic Theory and has co-authored influential textbooks, including the European edition of Microeconomics and Behaviour with Robert Frank.
He leads the Institute for Applied Economics and Social Value, which supports interdisciplinary research on economic and social impact, particularly in public policy, resilience, and digital economy challenges.
