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James Black is a Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde, since 2016. His expertise spans economic data creation, input-output modelling, climate change governance, and trade policy, with a focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He contributes to Scottish Government initiatives and international collaborations.
- Education: Master in Science (Applied Economics), University of Strathclyde; BSc Hons (Mathematics, Statistics, Economics), University of Strathclyde
James specializes in climate change economics, trade policy, and input-output analysis, particularly examining societal impacts of trade and improving net zero economy metrics. His work involves high-level advisory roles, including parliamentary appearances and EU/UK-US trade delegations.
Recent research outputs highlight his focus on
- carbon emissions and budget analysis (2022)
- export-labour market linkages (2021)
Scientific Awards
- Winner of SBS KE Excellence Award (2023)
James actively participates in policy discussions, including Scottish Parliament inquiries and the Scottish Government Input-Output Expert Users Group, while collaborating with external organizations like the OECD and Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy.
