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In case you missed it, have a listen to the Faculty of Economics podcast with Sheena Sumaria, who explains her journey through economics from academia to filmmaker, creating 'The Fisherman and the Banker'.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
In case you missed it, have a listen to the Faculty of Economics podcast with Sheena Sumaria, who explains her journey through economics from academia to filmmaker, creating 'The Fisherman and the Banker'.
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All our graduates from the Faculty of Economics follow fascinating career paths.
In a podcast and interview for the alumni magazine, Sheena Sumaria explains her journey through economics from academia to filmmaker, creating 'The Fisherman and the Banker': www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/ec...
In a podcast and interview for the alumni magazine, Sheena Sumaria explains her journey through economics from academia to filmmaker, creating 'The Fisherman and the Banker': www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/ec...
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
All our graduates from the Faculty of Economics follow fascinating career paths.
In a podcast and interview for the alumni magazine, Sheena Sumaria explains her journey through economics from academia to filmmaker, creating 'The Fisherman and the Banker': www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/ec...
In a podcast and interview for the alumni magazine, Sheena Sumaria explains her journey through economics from academia to filmmaker, creating 'The Fisherman and the Banker': www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/ec...
The Nobel Laureate Professor Philippe Aghion gave the Alfred Marshall Lectures on the theme of “Rethinking Capitalism: The Power of Creative Destruction” at the Faculty.
If you missed it, we now have video of this significant event in Lady Mitchell Hall:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/no...
If you missed it, we now have video of this significant event in Lady Mitchell Hall:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/no...
December 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The Nobel Laureate Professor Philippe Aghion gave the Alfred Marshall Lectures on the theme of “Rethinking Capitalism: The Power of Creative Destruction” at the Faculty.
If you missed it, we now have video of this significant event in Lady Mitchell Hall:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/no...
If you missed it, we now have video of this significant event in Lady Mitchell Hall:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/no...
Congratulations to Dr Oleg Kitov, Prof Toke Aidt and Dr Vasileios Kotsidis who were recognised for their pioneering project "Learning by Doing in Economics", and awarded a Bronze Medal at the prestigious QS Reimagine Education Awards.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Congratulations to Dr Oleg Kitov, Prof Toke Aidt and Dr Vasileios Kotsidis who were recognised for their pioneering project "Learning by Doing in Economics", and awarded a Bronze Medal at the prestigious QS Reimagine Education Awards.
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New JI Video: Does shifting labour demand across industries cause aggregate unemployment? Fergal Hanks
@econcam.bsky.social discusses how industry-specific skills + imperfect substitutability can raise unemployment by up to 0.5pp
#econtwitter
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp_G...
@econcam.bsky.social discusses how industry-specific skills + imperfect substitutability can raise unemployment by up to 0.5pp
#econtwitter
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp_G...
Unemployment Consequences of Labour Re-allocation over Industries – Fergal Hanks
YouTube video by Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge
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November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
New JI Video: Does shifting labour demand across industries cause aggregate unemployment? Fergal Hanks
@econcam.bsky.social discusses how industry-specific skills + imperfect substitutability can raise unemployment by up to 0.5pp
#econtwitter
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp_G...
@econcam.bsky.social discusses how industry-specific skills + imperfect substitutability can raise unemployment by up to 0.5pp
#econtwitter
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp_G...
Affiliated Associate Professor Alexander Rodnyansky comments that the presidential office of Ukraine must change how it is governed.
In The Economist his Opinion Piece argues this has become a test of whether Ukraine’s leadership can reform the system it built.
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In The Economist his Opinion Piece argues this has become a test of whether Ukraine’s leadership can reform the system it built.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Affiliated Associate Professor Alexander Rodnyansky comments that the presidential office of Ukraine must change how it is governed.
In The Economist his Opinion Piece argues this has become a test of whether Ukraine’s leadership can reform the system it built.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
In The Economist his Opinion Piece argues this has become a test of whether Ukraine’s leadership can reform the system it built.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
The Faculty's Distinguished Affiliated Professor Jagjit Chadha is quoted in the CityAM newspaper, in an article noting the OBR had upgraded its forecasts across forecasting rounds and stripped £10bn off the estimated UK's £30bn fiscal hole ahead of the budget.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
CityAM: Jagjit - Did the OBR save Reeves | Faculty of Economics
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November 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Faculty's Distinguished Affiliated Professor Jagjit Chadha is quoted in the CityAM newspaper, in an article noting the OBR had upgraded its forecasts across forecasting rounds and stripped £10bn off the estimated UK's £30bn fiscal hole ahead of the budget.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
The Faculty's Distinguished Professor Jagjit Chadha gave his reaction on Sky News that interest rates have been held, adding that he "welcomes" no change and warns "these are very difficult times".
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
Sky: Chadha reaction to interest rates | Faculty of Economics
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November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The Faculty's Distinguished Professor Jagjit Chadha gave his reaction on Sky News that interest rates have been held, adding that he "welcomes" no change and warns "these are very difficult times".
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
The Business and Trade Select Committee has interviewed the Faculty's Distinguished Affiliated Professor Jagjit Chadha on the state of the economy.
Watch him give evidence:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
Watch him give evidence:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
Business and Trade Committee | Faculty of Economics
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October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The Business and Trade Select Committee has interviewed the Faculty's Distinguished Affiliated Professor Jagjit Chadha on the state of the economy.
Watch him give evidence:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
Watch him give evidence:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
Congratulations to Professor Yannelis who has been awarded the Leverhulme Prize 2025 for his work on financial economics, human capital investment, corporate finance & student loans.
The prize recognises the achievements of outstanding researchers .
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
The prize recognises the achievements of outstanding researchers .
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
October 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Congratulations to Professor Yannelis who has been awarded the Leverhulme Prize 2025 for his work on financial economics, human capital investment, corporate finance & student loans.
The prize recognises the achievements of outstanding researchers .
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
The prize recognises the achievements of outstanding researchers .
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
The Faculty's Assistant Professor Benjamin Arold has been quoted in New Scientist magazine about whether AI stocks are over valued. He says examining the ratio of profits to company valuations, technology firms today are a red flag.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
NS: Arold on the AI bubble | Faculty of Economics
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October 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The Faculty's Assistant Professor Benjamin Arold has been quoted in New Scientist magazine about whether AI stocks are over valued. He says examining the ratio of profits to company valuations, technology firms today are a red flag.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
The Faculty's Distinguished Affiliated Professor Jagjit Chadha
is quoted in the UK's Telegraph Newspaper on what is happening in the markets. Steep borrowing costs that would once have seemed improbable are now the reality for the UK.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
is quoted in the UK's Telegraph Newspaper on what is happening in the markets. Steep borrowing costs that would once have seemed improbable are now the reality for the UK.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The Faculty's Distinguished Affiliated Professor Jagjit Chadha
is quoted in the UK's Telegraph Newspaper on what is happening in the markets. Steep borrowing costs that would once have seemed improbable are now the reality for the UK.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
is quoted in the UK's Telegraph Newspaper on what is happening in the markets. Steep borrowing costs that would once have seemed improbable are now the reality for the UK.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Emeritus Fellow Michael Kuczynski.
As a former Director of Studies in Economics his dedication to teaching and scholarship were deeply admired. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pa...
As a former Director of Studies in Economics his dedication to teaching and scholarship were deeply admired. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pa...
October 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Emeritus Fellow Michael Kuczynski.
As a former Director of Studies in Economics his dedication to teaching and scholarship were deeply admired. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pa...
As a former Director of Studies in Economics his dedication to teaching and scholarship were deeply admired. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pa...
Well done to Philippe Aghion, a joint winner of The Sveriges Riksbank Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
He also happens to be giving the Marshall Lecture at Cambridge on 'Rethinking Capitalism: The Power of Creative Destruction' on October 22 & 23.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/events/2025/...
He also happens to be giving the Marshall Lecture at Cambridge on 'Rethinking Capitalism: The Power of Creative Destruction' on October 22 & 23.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/events/2025/...
The Marshall Lecture 2025/26 - Professor Philippe Aghion | Faculty of Economics
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October 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Well done to Philippe Aghion, a joint winner of The Sveriges Riksbank Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
He also happens to be giving the Marshall Lecture at Cambridge on 'Rethinking Capitalism: The Power of Creative Destruction' on October 22 & 23.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/events/2025/...
He also happens to be giving the Marshall Lecture at Cambridge on 'Rethinking Capitalism: The Power of Creative Destruction' on October 22 & 23.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/events/2025/...
Congratulations to Professor Debopam Bhattacharya. The Econometric Society has elected him as a fellow.
Professor Oliver Linton, the Chair, said “This is great news. It is one of the most prestigious honours of our profession."
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
Professor Oliver Linton, the Chair, said “This is great news. It is one of the most prestigious honours of our profession."
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
October 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Congratulations to Professor Debopam Bhattacharya. The Econometric Society has elected him as a fellow.
Professor Oliver Linton, the Chair, said “This is great news. It is one of the most prestigious honours of our profession."
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
Professor Oliver Linton, the Chair, said “This is great news. It is one of the most prestigious honours of our profession."
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
Professor Jagjit Chadha is quoted in the Telegraph about the OBR's recent economic forecasts.
He says 'The Chancellor has pinned herself into a very difficult position here, heavily reliant on whatever fiscal space the OBR is able to generate.'
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
He says 'The Chancellor has pinned herself into a very difficult position here, heavily reliant on whatever fiscal space the OBR is able to generate.'
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
October 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Professor Jagjit Chadha is quoted in the Telegraph about the OBR's recent economic forecasts.
He says 'The Chancellor has pinned herself into a very difficult position here, heavily reliant on whatever fiscal space the OBR is able to generate.'
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
He says 'The Chancellor has pinned herself into a very difficult position here, heavily reliant on whatever fiscal space the OBR is able to generate.'
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
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Can we optimise team allocation by taking into account social values and sources of unequal productivity?
Ana Lleó-Bono @econcam.bsky.social explores this question in a NEW JI WP.
➡️ www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/...
#KeynesFund #EconTwitter
@meredith-crowley.bsky.social
Ana Lleó-Bono @econcam.bsky.social explores this question in a NEW JI WP.
➡️ www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/...
#KeynesFund #EconTwitter
@meredith-crowley.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Can we optimise team allocation by taking into account social values and sources of unequal productivity?
Ana Lleó-Bono @econcam.bsky.social explores this question in a NEW JI WP.
➡️ www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/...
#KeynesFund #EconTwitter
@meredith-crowley.bsky.social
Ana Lleó-Bono @econcam.bsky.social explores this question in a NEW JI WP.
➡️ www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/...
#KeynesFund #EconTwitter
@meredith-crowley.bsky.social
Congratulations to Singh Amandeep who has won The Gladstone Memorial Prize for his dissertation ‘The Highs and the Lows: Unpacking the Consequences of Recreational Marijuana Legalisation’.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/ec...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/ec...
Economics student wins Gladstone Memorial Prize | Faculty of Economics
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October 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations to Singh Amandeep who has won The Gladstone Memorial Prize for his dissertation ‘The Highs and the Lows: Unpacking the Consequences of Recreational Marijuana Legalisation’.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/ec...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/ec...
The Faculty’s Distinguished Professor Jagjit Chadha
has been quoted in numerous outlets warning the UK's financial situation is dire.
Here is a summary of some of the coverage from numerous outlets over the past few days:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
has been quoted in numerous outlets warning the UK's financial situation is dire.
Here is a summary of some of the coverage from numerous outlets over the past few days:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
Prof Chadha provides economic analysis as UK crisis deepens | Faculty of Economics
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September 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Faculty’s Distinguished Professor Jagjit Chadha
has been quoted in numerous outlets warning the UK's financial situation is dire.
Here is a summary of some of the coverage from numerous outlets over the past few days:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
has been quoted in numerous outlets warning the UK's financial situation is dire.
Here is a summary of some of the coverage from numerous outlets over the past few days:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
A new Faculty Podcast focuses on a study by Associate Professor Weilong Zhang sheds fresh light on the persistent gender wage gap by highlighting personality traits that shape how people work and how they negotiate pay.
Listen and read more:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/re...
Listen and read more:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/re...
August 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A new Faculty Podcast focuses on a study by Associate Professor Weilong Zhang sheds fresh light on the persistent gender wage gap by highlighting personality traits that shape how people work and how they negotiate pay.
Listen and read more:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/re...
Listen and read more:
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/re...
Last week the Faculty of Economics welcomed a lively crowd of prospective students and their families to its annual two day Open Day.
Read more about the feature packed event, and if you are still interested in studying at the Faculty, get in touch.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/hu...
Read more about the feature packed event, and if you are still interested in studying at the Faculty, get in touch.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/hu...
July 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Last week the Faculty of Economics welcomed a lively crowd of prospective students and their families to its annual two day Open Day.
Read more about the feature packed event, and if you are still interested in studying at the Faculty, get in touch.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/hu...
Read more about the feature packed event, and if you are still interested in studying at the Faculty, get in touch.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/hu...
Quoted in the UK Observer Newspaper the Faculty's Professor Jagjit Chadha argues that the ONS has made a decision to focus on fast indicators, such as retail or footfall, as a way of getting it more noticed by policymakers.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
July 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Quoted in the UK Observer Newspaper the Faculty's Professor Jagjit Chadha argues that the ONS has made a decision to focus on fast indicators, such as retail or footfall, as a way of getting it more noticed by policymakers.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
It's the Faculty's open day today & tomorrow, and a lovely sunny one too: if you are interested in any of the courses in Economics at Cambridge, or just want to find out what we do, please come along to the foyer of the Marshall Library to find out more.
July 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It's the Faculty's open day today & tomorrow, and a lovely sunny one too: if you are interested in any of the courses in Economics at Cambridge, or just want to find out what we do, please come along to the foyer of the Marshall Library to find out more.
The Faculty's Prof Sanjeev Goyal has been invited to lecture at the Bogotá Summer School of Economics on the economic theory of networks and its applications.
He will extensively use illustrative case studies and laboratory experiments.
www.bogotasummerschoolineconomics.co/profesores/s...
He will extensively use illustrative case studies and laboratory experiments.
www.bogotasummerschoolineconomics.co/profesores/s...
Sanjeev Goyal - Bogotá Summer School in Economics
Sanjeev Goyal es Profesor Arthur C. Pigou de Economía en la Universidad de Cambridge y Fellow del Christ’s College, Cambridge. Es conocido por su investigación pionera en redes. Goyal ha desarrollado ...
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July 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The Faculty's Prof Sanjeev Goyal has been invited to lecture at the Bogotá Summer School of Economics on the economic theory of networks and its applications.
He will extensively use illustrative case studies and laboratory experiments.
www.bogotasummerschoolineconomics.co/profesores/s...
He will extensively use illustrative case studies and laboratory experiments.
www.bogotasummerschoolineconomics.co/profesores/s...
The Faculty's Professor Tiago Cavalcanti is interviewed in the latest CEPR VoxTalks podcast.
He tells how they managed to double the productivity of schools in Rio de Janeiro and ended up on national TV as a result.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
He tells how they managed to double the productivity of schools in Rio de Janeiro and ended up on national TV as a result.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
July 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The Faculty's Professor Tiago Cavalcanti is interviewed in the latest CEPR VoxTalks podcast.
He tells how they managed to double the productivity of schools in Rio de Janeiro and ended up on national TV as a result.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
He tells how they managed to double the productivity of schools in Rio de Janeiro and ended up on national TV as a result.
www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...