Simon Burgess

Researching pupils, teachers and schools. Professor of Economics, University of Bristol. FBA. All views are my own.

[Simon Burgess @profsimonb]

@rglenner @FCDOGovUK Many congratulations, that’s fantastic!! And so lovely to see a very proud dad with you!!

[Simon Burgess @profsimonb]

@TomanBarsbai @CmfValente Congratulations on a great paper, both doing good in the world, and publishing very well!

[Toman Barsbai @TomanBarsbai]

1/ Could more empathy improve working conditions? In a study with the Philippine government, we find that a family photo, shared with the employer, can reduce mistreatment of migrant domestic workers. Out now in the JPE Micro.

[Toman Barsbai @TomanBarsbai]

Welcome to the third edition of the Bristol Applied Economics Meetings! We start with the Meeting on Development Economics. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers, w/ @kateorkin @mobarak_mu1614 @ImranRasul3 and Pauline Rossi as invited speakers.

Program: https://t.co/CLBucB6Kui

[Toman Barsbai @TomanBarsbai]

BÆM is back! Submit and join us for the 3rd Bristol Applied Economics Meetings. Three workshops with a fantastic lineup of invited speakers:

Development Economics, 5-6 May
Economics of Migration, 6-7 May
Fairness in the Economy, 8 May

Calls for papers👇https://t.co/nRFUiNDMZ6

[Bia @BeatrizGietner]

This is an incredibly important paper that I think all professors TAs, curriculum designers, EdTech developers working on AI tutoring tools, educational policy makers, academic administrators and et al. should read it

[University of Bristol | School of Economics @BristolUniEcon]

International Women's Day 2025 calls for us to #AccelerateAction for gender equality 🌍

Dr Danielle Guizzo, Associate Professor in Economics Education, shares how her work is doing just that.

More 👉 https://t.co/ifvgR2G3Uh

#IWD2025 #BristolUniWomen #WomeninEconomics

[Uta Bolt @uta_bolt]

💥Apply and join us for our Gender, Diversity and Human Capital workshop in May! 💥

[University of Bristol | School of Economics @BristolUniEcon]

Congratulations to our Head of School, on her appointment as Editor of the Economic Journal this month. Well done @PaolaManzini 👏

[Simon Burgess @profsimonb]

Last chance to see … 😢

Park Street, Bristol.

[Richard Blundell @R_Blundell_UCL]

Dimensions of Inequality: The IFS Deaton Review @TheIFS The whole evidence volume of the Review, including all the remarkable articles examining the many dimensions of inequality, published open access by OUP https://t.co/m6FpxlVMp2

[Economics Observatory @EconObservatory]

How can we build a sustainable planet?

1345-1500, Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Watershed, Bristol

Join our expert panel as they discuss the intersection of economic growth and sustainability—in the context of escalating environmental challenges. The panel will explore how economic policies can drive sustainable development and create a future where our planet is protected. As the world grapples with the dual challenges of economic progression and environmental preservation, it is imperative to understand how economics can be leveraged to foster sustainability.

Speakers: Amy Coulthard (EnTrade, Avon Bristol Catchment Market), Claire Pearce (Real Growth) and Alessio Terzi (Bennett Institute)

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://t.co/RR48xhYmgL

[University of Bristol | School of Economics @BristolUniEcon]

From studying economics at @BristolUni to launching her own fashion brand and shaping the next generation of sustainable entrepreneurs. Discover Anisa's story and how studying economics can lead to amazing opportunities. 🌍 https://t.co/WVMDHYHZ43

[Richard Blundell @R_Blundell_UCL]

There is overwhelming evidence that the education system in England leaves too many young people behind. Education inequalities | Christine Farquharson, Sandra McNally, Imran Tahir | IFS Deaton Review | ⁦@TheIFS⁩ https://t.co/XJcP2J5qtS

[Simon Burgess @profsimonb]

@Samfr Hope you have a great day!

[Dylan Wiliam @dylanwiliam]

I've seen people criticized for using the words "effectiveness" and "efficiency" in education. Whatever you think education should do, if you don't care about effectiveness, you don't care about students, and if you don't care about efficiency, you don't care about teachers.

[Simon Burgess @profsimonb]

@dynarski @annaklewis @SusannaDW If you could find some tasks to keep him busy and fully occupied for, say, a decade or two, I and my country would be very grateful.

[Mark Easton @MarkEastonMedia]

I worry that we are in danger of misrepresenting the truth about modern Britain. We are a lot kinder and more tolerant than many would have us believe. https://t.co/6Od5HIZ6lT

[Economics Observatory @EconObservatory]

🎟️Festival of Economics 2024

🗣️Asking economists and experts from around the world the key economic questions of our time.

📅 30 September - 3 October 2024

📍Taking place across Bristol city centre, @wshed, @BrisUniEvents, @BristolUniEcon

https://t.co/lPvRzPIlu1

[EU Bruce Tour 2025 @BruceTour2025]

📍 London, United Kingdom
📆 July 25th & 27th

LONDON, YOU ARE NEXT!

But sadly last too.

The EU tour ends this weekend in London, the European city where Bruce has played the most and where it all began in 1975.

Almost 50 years later, London is ready one more time