Richard Dickens

Professor Richard Dickens is a Professor of Economics at the University of Sussex Business School and serves as Impact Co-Lead for the Digit Research Centre. His expertise lies in labor markets, minimum wage policies, and economic inequality. He holds visiting positions at Melbourne University, Australian National University, and the National Bureau for Economic Research. Previously, he was affiliated with LSE, Queen Mary University, and Oxford. He served as an Independent Member of the UK Low Pay Commission (2014–2021) and advised government bodies like HM Treasury and DWP.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University College London
• MSc in Economics, London School of Economics
• BA in Economics, University of Sussex

Research Focus:

• Minimum wage impacts on employment, wages, and inequality
• Labour market dynamics and policy evaluation
• Digitization's role in work practices and worker protection

Recent Work Trends:

• Analysis of minimum wage policies in global contexts (e.g., Tanzania refugee camps)
• Exploration of digitalization effects on labor markets and worker rights
• Policy-focused research on wage inequality and poverty reduction strategies

Grants & Collaborations:

• Lead investigator for Digit Research Centre grants (ESRC)
• Funding from Leverhulme, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and Department for International Development
• Collaborations with institutions like the Low Pay Commission and Digital Futures at Work Centre

Labs/Teams: Digit Research Centre, Low Pay Commission, and the University of Sussex's Economics Department.