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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · 6d

The talk revisits the notion of pure altruism and develops a flexible framework for analysing altruistic behaviour across economic settings — with implications for charitable giving and beyond. All welcome!

see: pawel-dziewulski.com

Paweł Dziewulski – Personal website

pawel-dziewulski.com

Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · 6d

Ready to kick off the new Economics External Seminar series!

🗓 Wed 8 Oct | 14:45 – 16:00 (UK)

📍 3 East 2.2, University of Bath

We’re delighted to host Pawel Dziewulski (University of Sussex) presenting: “On pure altruism” (with Łukasz Woźny)

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Ellie Fichera @elliefichera.bsky.social · Sep 4

Next up at #EuHEA2025 Tommy Clyde from @econuniofbath.bsky.social presenting work on the impact of female political representation on neonatal mortality in India

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Aug 4

Former Chief Economist at the @WorldBank and Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, Prof Basu will engage with students and faculty during visits starting this autumn. 

We’re honoured to welcome him to our academic community. 

🔗 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

First of Bath's 2025-2027 Global Chairs appointed

Eminent international professor appointed for two-year term as University of Bath Global Chair, boosting the University's research and global reach.

www.bath.ac.uk

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚨 We’re thrilled to announce Professor Kaushik Basu has been appointed as a 2025–27 Global Chair @uniofbath.bsky.social!

A globally renowned economist and Carl Marks Professor of International Studies at @CornellEcon, Prof Basu brings extraordinary policy insight and international experience.

🧵👇

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IPR @uniofbathipr.bsky.social · Jun 30

A new IPR policy brief by Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, Dr Alistair Hunt, Lily Zelezetskii and James Bailey, in partnership with Fatherhood Institute and Working Families, calls for an overhaul of UK #PaternityLeave. 🧵

A new IPR policy brief by Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, Dr Alistair Hunt, Lily Zelezetskii and James Bailey; ‘Costs and benefits of improved leave for fathers in the first year: Too good to ignore’.

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Jun 30

Tune in! Our colleague Dr Joanna Clifton Sprigg will be live on BBCWomansHour today at 10AM discussing her latest research with Dr Alistair Hunt on the need for reform of paternity leave @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Jun 26

How do concepts like honesty, emotions, & deliberation shape modern economic theory?

Tomorrow we welcome an outstanding lineup of scholars for the Philosophy and Economics Workshop @uniofbath.bsky.social organised by Public and Political Economy and Micro Theory groups

June 27 | 9am:4.45pm | 3E2.2

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Jun 20

📢 We are pleased to host the 2nd Philosophy and Economics Workshop @uniofbath.bsky.social

The event brings together scholars in philosophy, computer science & economics to discuss research on deliberation, conscience, reinforcement learning, social preferences and more!

🗓️27 June, 3E 2.2

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Jun 14

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at @uniofbath.bsky.social Open Day!

📸 It was fantastic to see so much interest in Economics — here are a few moments from the day.

Big thanks to all staff and students who helped make it a success!

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · May 14

Join our @econuniofbath.bsky.social External Seminar today with Yiannis Vailakis (University of Glasgow)!

Topic: "Credit Rationing in Unsecured Debt Markets"

📍3 East 2.2, 14:45

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · May 8

👉 Apply now: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

ED12693 Senior Lecturer (Teaching) - Jobs at Bath

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · May 8

🚨We're hiring! @econuniofbath.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Lecturer (Teaching) to join our world-class education team

Full-time, open-ended position (Grade 9)

Deadline: 27 May 2025

Join a vibrant, inclusive department with top UG, PGT & online programmes!

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · May 7

📢 The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series continues today!

🗓 7 May | 14:45–16:00 | 3 East 2.2

Simone Valente (NTNU) presents "Optimal Regime Switching and Energy Transitions"

Explore the economics of shifting from oil to renewables in a general equilibrium framework.

All welcome!

Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Apr 30

📢 The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series continues today!

🗓 Wed 30 April | 14:45–16:00 | 3 East 2.2

Ronny Razin (LSE) presents "Research Waves"

Find out how career incentives shape scientific trends!

All welcome!

Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Apr 27

Excited for the Bath and Exeter Applied Economics Workshop tomorrow at @econuniofbath.bsky.social!

Great line-up on education, labour markets, discrimination, and productivity

First coffee at 9:45 am, 3 East 2.4 @uniofbath.bsky.social
See you all there!

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Apr 24

New study from Professor Eleonora Fichera @econuniofbath.bsky.social finds an 18.5% drop in sick leave in Greater London after the Low Emission Zone was introduced—compared to areas without one. Cleaner air = healthier people. 🌍💼

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Apr 23

🚨 Join us this Friday 25th April for the Political Economy & Public Economics Workshop at @uniofbath.bsky.social!

4W 1.01 | 9:30–17:45

Great talks from Gilat Levy @johannarickne.bsky.social Dimitrios Xefteris Sandro Brusco @cubel.bsky.social @anacweeks.bsky.social Javier Rivas @eleala.bsky.social

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Apr 22

😅 Our photography skills might need work, but the turnout definitely didn’t!

Thanks again @libertadgonzalez.bsky.social for a brilliant seminar — we loved having you here!

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Apr 22

📢 We’re back! The @econuniofbath.bsky.social external seminar series resumes tomorrow:

Wed 23 April | 14:45–16:00📍 CB 3.1

Carlos Carrillo-Tudela (University of Essex) with Sectoral Labour Flows!

Join us for fresh insights into labour market reallocation!

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Apr 22

📢 Before the break, we had a fantastic final seminar with
@libertadgonzalez.bsky.social (UPF & BSE)
@econuniofbath.bsky.social!

Born Too Soon? The Educational Costs of Early Elective Deliveries

Insightful work on birth timing, policy shocks & LT educational outcomes! Thanks to all who joined!

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Apr 10

🚨 Join us @uniofbath.bsky.social for the Political Economy and Public Economics Workshop — a day of insightful talks from leading academics on voting, gender, activism and governance, scientists' incentives and their political discourse

📍 April 25th, 4W 1.01 from 9:30AM  
🔗 Scan QR code below

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Mar 31

📢 Don’t miss the 2025 Taysom Lecture with Mandy Norton!

How are maths and stats shaping modern finance? What skills matter most in asset pricing, forecasting & risk management?

🗓 1 April 2025 | 5:30–7 PM
@uniofbath.bsky.social Chancellors’ Building, 2.6

Book your place using the QR code below!

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Mar 28

🚨 We’re hiring! Join us as a Lecturer (Grade 8) in the @econuniofbath.bsky.social. Come work with brilliant colleagues in a vibrant research and teaching environment.

Apply here: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

📅 Deadline: 22 April 2025

ED12580 Lecturer - Jobs at Bath

www.bath.ac.uk

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Department of Economics, Uni of Bath @econuniofbath.bsky.social · Mar 28

📢 Big thanks to @giammacco.bsky.social (Milan/Bocconi) for today’s seminar at @econuniofbath.bsky.social

Title: Legal trade exposure and illicit drug trafficking

Sparked a rich and thought-provoking discussion. See you next time!

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