The University of Bristol recently held the ‘Bristol Applied Economics Meetings’ – an annual series of independent workshops, bringing together leading economists from across Europe and beyond.
This year’s event took place between 6–9 May – beginning with two days focused on the theme of ‘Development Economics’, before a further two days discussing ‘Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital’. We were privileged to be joined by over 30 esteemed academics presenting their research – covering a range of insightful topics and helping promote some fascinating debate.
The keynote speakers for the event were Professor Sara Lowes of the University of California, San Diego, who presented her work on ‘Culture and Development Policy’, and Professor Michèle Tertilt of University of Mannheim, discussing the ‘Economics of Women’s Rights’.
One of the event organisers, Dr Paul Hufe said: “I think it’s super important to organise these workshops – where scholars can exchange their research and present their findings.”
Prof. Lowes commented: “It’s an opportunity for researchers – to interact, to share their ongoing cutting-edge research and to learn from one another.”
Prof. Tertilt added: “To learn something new, see what the latest research is – I find it very stimulating and exciting.”