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Professor Maxim Munday is a distinguished academic at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, where he has been a member since 1990. He serves as Director of the Welsh Economy Research Unit (WERU), a position he has held since its founding. His extensive career has established him as a leading expert in Welsh economic development, with significant contributions to understanding regional economic policy, inward investment impacts, and renewable energy economics.
- Director of Welsh Economy Research Unit
- Professor at Cardiff Business School since 1990
- Regular economic advisor to Welsh Government
- Principal investigator on numerous major research projects
Professor Munday's research interests span several interconnected domains focused on regional economic development. His primary areas include the Welsh economy, economics of inward investment, tourism economics, regional economics and policy, and renewable electricity generation and regulation. His work has evolved to address contemporary challenges such as semiconductor industry development in Wales, digital infrastructure impacts on small businesses, and the economic implications of renewable energy projects. His research methodology often combines quantitative economic analysis with policy evaluation, making significant contributions to both academic literature and practical policy development in Wales.
Analysis of Professor Munday's recent publications reveals consistent focus on industrial clusters (particularly semiconductors), regional economic policy, and the economic impacts of infrastructure projects. His work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, with publications spanning economics, environmental science, and engineering journals. The geographic focus remains predominantly on Wales, but with growing European and international comparative perspectives, especially regarding semiconductor industry development and renewable energy policy.
Professor Munday has successfully secured substantial research funding throughout his career, including £4.96m of research and other income during 2016-2025. Notable projects include:
- £196,000 Tidal Lagoon Challenge for Welsh Government
- UKRI Strength in Places Fund investment around Compound Semiconductor Cluster in South Wales
- EPSRC TARGET project (£1.4m) on tidal range schemes
- £1.2m EU research program examining small firm impacts of superfast broadband
- 2017-2025 Economic Intelligence Wales research programme
As Director of WERU, Professor Munday leads a team engaged in research, evaluation, and advisory services for both public and private sector organizations. The unit maintains strong connections with regional institutions and anchor companies across Wales, particularly in the semiconductor, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure sectors. WERU's work has significantly influenced economic policy development in Wales through evidence-based research and direct engagement with policymakers.
