Miguel Leon-Ledesma is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics , University of Exeter Business School , joining in September 2024. Previously, he held a Professorship at the University of Kent . A macroeconomist, he specializes in Economic Growth , International Economics , and Business Cycles , with affiliations as Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and Fellow at the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR). He has advised international organizations like the European Central Bank and Asian Development Bank and serves as a committee member and trustee for the UK's Money Macro and Finance Society (MMF) . Research Interests : His work bridges macroeconomic theory and empirical analysis , focusing on growth volatility, trade dynamics, labor share trends, and structural transformation. He explores how monetary policy interacts with labor markets, the role of technology frontiers in productivity, and the impact of import elasticities and network effects on development. Article Trends : His recent publications and working papers emphasize growth convergence , DSGE model innovations , factor substitution in production, and trade-policy linkages , reflecting a thematic focus on macroeconomic stability, structural change, and globalization's economic implications. Scientific Awards : Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) Fellow, National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) Grants & Projects : Funded by the Leverhulme Trust , Nuffield Foundation , and ESRC , his work includes projects on pensions and health economics, oil shocks' network amplification, and UK firm creation during the pandemic. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with international researchers (e.g., Mathan Satchi, Laura Puzzello) and contributes to policy-oriented networks like the Money Macro and Finance Society , integrating academic research with institutional policy advice.







