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Dr. Wayne Thomas is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Swansea University's School of Social Sciences, part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He joined Swansea in 2019, having previously taught at the University of Bristol (1996-1998), University of British Columbia (1990-1996), and University of the West of England (1998-2019). His academic career includes roles as a Research Associate at the Institute for Employment Research (Warwick, 1988-1990) and a chef/owner of a vegetarian restaurant (2007-2017).
- Education: PhD in Economics from University of Bristol (1996), focused on information/uncertainty in pupil decisions
- Teaching: Microeconomics, Statistics, Microeconometrics, International Economics
Research explores inequality in educational access, peer-group effects, and the economics of happiness. Notable work includes a 2022 study on urban cycling infrastructure. A recipient of the Lionel Robbins Fellowship in Education, his interdisciplinary approach bridges economic theory with real-world policy applications.
- Supervision: Currently guiding three PhD candidates on topics like gender empowerment in economic development and behavioral finance
- Labs/Teams: Active in Swansea's research environment, collaborating on projects through the Morgan Advanced Studies Institute (MASI)
