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Joe Chrisp is a Lecturer and Research Associate at the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Department of Social & Policy Sciences at the University of Bath. His roles include leading the Economics of Basic Income project, examining macroeconomic and political economy perspectives on basic income feasibility. He holds a PhD from the University of Bath (2020), an MSc in Public Policy from the University of Bristol (2012), and a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Oxford (2011).
- Education:
- PhD in Social Policy (University of Bath, 2020)
- MSc in Public Policy (University of Bristol, 2012)
- BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (University of Oxford, 2011)
- Career Highlights:
- Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Bergen (2020–2021) on stakeholder consultations in policymaking
- Lectured in English at Guangdong University of Finance and Economics (2013–2015)
His research focuses on the political economy of welfare states, basic income feasibility, and public attitudes toward taxation and welfare. Key themes include the macroeconomic case for basic income, labour market policy, and the political implications of technological change. Recent work explores how crises like the pandemic shape public support for welfare reforms and basic income models.
Joe contributes to projects such as the Bath Beacon: Universal Basic Income initiative (2023–2025) and the UK-South Korea IPR-Yonsei Collaboration (2022). His articles address topics like basic income trials, public health impacts, and the role of basic income in addressing inequality. He collaborates internationally, with projects funded by entities like the National Institute for Health Research and the Economic and Social Research Council.
His research bridges theory and practice, emphasizing evidence-based policymaking and the intersection of political economy with social policy. Ongoing work examines universal basic income’s potential to strengthen welfare systems amid evolving economic challenges.
