Steven McIntosh

Professor Steven McIntosh is a Professor of Economics at the University of Sheffield's School of Economics. He holds editorial roles at the Journal of Education and Work and is affiliated with the European Association of Labour Economists. His academic journey includes a PhD from the London School of Economics (1997) and a postdoctoral role at LSE's Centre for Economic Performance until 2005. He transitioned to Sheffield as a Reader before becoming a Professor in 2016.

His research focuses on Labour Economics and the Economics of Education, particularly examining how educational attainment influences labour market outcomes, with an emphasis on inequality and vocational training. He employs large-scale datasets like cohort studies to analyze educational journeys and policy impacts. Notable interests include vocational qualifications' labour market rewards and the role of family socioeconomic status in educational disparities.

Steve has advised UK government departments (e.g., Department for Education) and international bodies like the EU Commission on education and skills policies. His publications span over 30 years, addressing topics such as apprenticeship returns, wage inequality, and over-education dynamics. He is eager to supervise applied microeconometric PhDs in labour or education economics.

Teaching includes the first-year module Statistical Methods for Economics, emphasizing hypothesis testing and statistical tools for data analysis. His work bridges empirical research and policy, with a focus on evidence-based decision-making in education and employment sectors.