Julie Litchfield

Dr. Julie Litchfield is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Sussex Business School, specializing in development economics. She holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and has extensive experience in migration studies, poverty alleviation, and gender equality. Her research focuses on the economic and social impacts of migration, conflict, and development policies in regions such as Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Education:

• PhD, London School of Economics and Political Science (2001)
• MSc Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (1997)
• MSc Development Economics, University of Oxford (1990)

Research Interests: Dr. Litchfield’s work examines migration patterns, household welfare, gender disparities, and post-conflict development. She has conducted studies on remittances, poverty dynamics, and the effects of conflict on political participation, particularly in Kosovo and Ghana. Her research aligns with Sustainable Development Goals such as reducing inequalities, promoting gender equality, and eliminating poverty.

Teaching: She teaches modules in microeconomics, statistics, and development economics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Notable courses include 'Applied Economics Dissertation' and 'Research Methods for Economics.'

Grants and Labs: While specific grants are not detailed here, her research often involves collaborative projects with institutions like the Department for International Development and the Economic Policy Research Unit. She has supervised over 20 PhD students, focusing on topics such as rural development, conflict legacies, and migration in countries like Ethiopia, Brazil, and Cambodia.