Laura Povoledo

Laura Povoledo serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England (UWE), where she contributes to both academic research and undergraduate teaching programs.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University College London

Research Interests: Her scholarly work centers on open economy macroeconomics with specialized focus on central bank digital currency, business cycles, shock transmission mechanisms in global economies, emerging market dynamics, and underground economy analysis. This research examines monetary policy frameworks in interconnected financial systems and the implications of digital currency adoption for central banking institutions.

Grants: Funded by prestigious sources including the British Academy and Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF).

Teaching: Delivers core undergraduate instruction in Macroeconomics, Money and Banking, and Mathematics for Economists.

Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided materials.

Advising and Grants: While specific student supervision details are unavailable, her externally funded research demonstrates significant scholarly impact through British Academy and HEIF-supported projects investigating international monetary systems.

Labs and Teams: No affiliations with research laboratories, collaborative teams, or specialized research groups are mentioned in the source text.