Richard Hatfield

Dr. Richard Hatfield is a Lecturer in Economics at the Bristol Business School, part of the University of the West of England. His academic and professional background bridges macroeconomic research with practical expertise in business change management, programme management, and international consulting.

• Education: PhD in Economics (University of Bath), MSc in Economics, MBA (Victoria University).
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP).

Dr. Hatfield specializes in macroeconomic and financial markets modelling, employing methodologies such as Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) and agent-based techniques. His research focuses on the intersections of banking, debt, and economic crises, alongside broader themes of deprivation, de-industrialisation, and the political economy of capitalism. His teaching spans subjects like macroeconomics, finance, banking, leadership, project management, and financial accounting.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)