Expert Comment
Professor Andrew Oswald on the Government's proposed social media ban for under-16s
Professor Andrew Oswald has spent the last three decades studying human happiness and mental health. Professor Oswald assess the Government's decision and the impact of social media on the health and happiness of children.
Dr Nikhil Datta on excess profits are being made at the pumps 鈥� but not when you think
Dr Nikhil Datta, Assistant Professor of Economics, explains the 鈥渞ocket and feather effect鈥� that there is no evidence that UK petrol retailers exploit oil price spikes to widen margins, but new research shows clear evidence of margin expansion when prices fall, due to slower retail price reductions.
Dr Nikhil Datta on the Budget announcement of a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge ('Mansion Tax')
Dr Nikhil Datta, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, reacts to the Budget, commenting on the Chancellor's announcement of a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge ('Mansion Tax').
Professor Thiemo Fetzer responds to the Government鈥檚 鈥淧ride in Place鈥� agenda
Dr Thiemo Fetzer, Professor of Economics, highlights how the decline of high streets is more than just an economic shift—it is a visible transformation with profound social and political consequences.
Professor Sonia Bhalotra on the Public Account Committee's 'Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls' Report
Professor Bhalotra responds to the Public Accounts Committee report, outlining the importance of prevention and what other policy areas can help tackle violence against women and girls.