William Matcham

Dr. William Matcham is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Economics at Royal Holloway University of London, specializing in Industrial Organization, Household Finance, and Innovation. He holds a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE), with prior teaching experience in microeconomics and econometrics at LSE.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, LSE (2023)
• MRes Economics (Distinction), LSE (2018)
• MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (Distinction, Ely Devons Prize), LSE (2015)
• BSc Econometrics (First Class Honours, Performance Prize), LSE (2014)

Research Interests: Will’s work focuses on credit markets, patent screening, and innovation policy. He employs structural econometric models to analyze strategic behavior in financial markets and intellectual property systems. His recent studies include quantifying the social costs of patent screening and evaluating risk-based credit limits.

Awards & Grants:

• Recipient of STICERD Grant (2020–2024)
• Paul Woolley Centre Scholarship (2022–2023)
• Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship (2022–2023)

Professional Affiliations: Research Affiliate at STICERD LSE, Research Scholar at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and External Scholar at the Sunwater Institute. He also serves as an Academic Contractor for the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

Teaching & Supervision: Currently teaches Industrial Economics II and supervises PhD student Matthew Baker. Previously taught econometrics and microeconomics at LSE. His pedagogical focus includes applying data analysis to financial decision-making.

Publications & Media: Working papers under review at Econometrica and Journal of Financial Economics. Policy reports on patent quality have been covered by MarketWatch and IP Watchdog. Active in academic seminars and conferences globally.