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Matthew Watson is a Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies, and an ESRC Professorial Fellow (2013-2019). His work explores the intersection of political economy and the history of economic thought, focusing on how markets are ideologically framed as naturalized institutions and the political implications of such framing. He leads the 'Rethinking the Market' project and serves as Department REF Lead and Director of Academic Staff Development.
- PhD from University of Birmingham
- Joined Warwick in 2007
Watson's research investigates the cultural and political evolution of market ideology, tracing its roots in economic theory and its pervasive influence on public discourse. He challenges the dominance of mathematical market models across social sciences, critiques the historical underpinnings of comparative advantage theory, and examines the role of narratives like Robinson Crusoe in shaping economic subjectivity. His work also extends to analyzing austerity policies post-financial crisis and the politicization of economic expertise.
His recent publications include False Prophets of Economics Imperialism (2024), which critiques the ontological separation between abstract economic models and empirical realities, and The Market (2018), which unpacks the ideological construction of market forces. Articles span topics such as epistemic injustice in budgetary politics, financialization's impact on state action, and the raced market frames in economics education.
- ESRC Professorial Fellow (2013-2019)
- Over 20 years of academic leadership
Watson supervises PhD and postdoctoral researchers in political economy and history of thought, emphasizing alignment with his 'Rethinking the Market' project. He has mentored 20 postdoctoral fellows and 38 PhD students to completion, with six current supervisees. His insights are disseminated through academic presentations, blog posts, and podcasts.
