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Professor Jonathan Portes is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at King's College London's Department of Political Economy within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. His research focuses on Brexit, immigration, labour markets, welfare, and fiscal policy. He is a Senior Fellow at the UK in a Changing Europe initiative, analyzing UK-EU relations. Previously, he held roles at HM Treasury, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Cabinet Office, contributing to economic policy during the financial crisis and G20 London Summit. He has authored a book on 'Capitalism' and frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals, media outlets, and testifies before parliamentary committees.
Research interests include the economic implications of Brexit, immigration's impact on productivity, and welfare reforms. His work often bridges academic analysis and public policy, addressing topics like post-Brexit migration systems, child benefit policies, and refugee integration. He leads projects funded by the ESRC, including studies on Hong Kong BNO migrants, post-pandemic labour markets, and fertility impacts of welfare policies.
Notable contributions include impact case studies on improving economic data accuracy and analyzing the unintended consequences of post-Brexit immigration changes. He advises the Office for National Statistics and engages in public discourse on topics like Trump's victory's implications and pandemic economic recovery. His research emphasizes evidence-based policymaking and the societal shifts driven by migration and global events.
Grants and projects include the ESRC-funded 'Hong Kong BNO migrants panel survey' and collaborations on UK-Japan post-pandemic labour markets. His work is disseminated through peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and media commentary, reflecting his dual role as an academic and public intellectual.
