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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🥳 Delighted to say that we've risen 8 places in the 2027 Guardian University Guide! www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
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The Guardian University Guide 2027 – the rankings
Find a course at one of the top universities in the country
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
📈 We have some spaces for our Economics courses starting September 2027 ☎️ Our Clearing hotline is open now - 0800 0483 334 We offer courses in Economics, Business Economics, and Financial Economics
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🥳 Congratulations to all of our students who graduated today! 🎓 You've all worked exceptionally hard and should be very proud of yourselves 👩‍🎓 Be sure to stay in touch and let us know how you are getting on!
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🌞 We've been in sunny Newcastle for the Royal Economic Society 2026 Conference! 🗣️ Kingston University sponsored the keynote talk by John Van Reenan, introduced by our very own Michela Vecchi and with a Q&A chaired by Kingston Economics alum and our Employability Advisory Board member Frances Haque
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📚 Have a look at some of the latest publications from Kingston Economics staff! 👇 Jalal Siddiki (with Zilong Wang) "House Prices and Bank Lending to SMEs: Evidence From UK Local Authorities" doi.org/10.1111/jors...
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House Prices and Bank Lending to SMEs: Evidence From UK Local Authorities
Using panel data for 304 local authorities in the UK from 2014 to 2021, we empirically examine three issues: (a) how booms in house prices affect bank lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (S...
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We're sponsoring this lecture at the Royal Economic Society 2026 Conference, with a response from Kingston alum Frances Haque 👇
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🎉 CALLING ALL KU ECONOMICS STUDENTS! 🥳 Join us for the LSBS Summer Boat Party 2026! 🍸 Tickets include a drink on arrival 🕖 7-10pm on Thursday 21 May ⚓ Turks Pier Kingston, KT1 1PL 👗 Dress to impress but most importantly feel confident and comfortable! 🎟️ Booking closes 23:30 15 May 2026
Flyer publicising the Kingston University LSBS Boat Party on 21 May 2026
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
😎 It's a beautiful day here in south-west London and we are very much looking forward to welcoming potential students to our Offer Holder Experience Day!
Welcome banner outside the Town House Building, Kingston University
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🗣️ Kingston's Jalal Siddiki has a new article in 'The Policy Edge': "Why Electricity Prices in India Are Becoming More Volatile" www.policyedge.in/p/why-electr...
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Why Electricity Prices in India Are Becoming More Volatile - The Policy Edge
Coal dependence and global energy shocks are amplifying volatility in India’s wholesale electricity markets
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🎓 Kingston are offering up to 15 new PhD studentships, including targeted awards for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students and for Kingston alumni 📅 Deadline for applying is 4 March 2026 More details and FAQs here: www.kingston.ac.uk/research/res...
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PhD Studentships
Kingston University's PhD Studentships competition offers research studentships to students whose expertise matches the University's areas of research.
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Kingston Economics' own Rex McKenzie (@idemamba.bsky.social) has a new post on artificial intelligence and assessment 👇
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
River Thames near the Kingston University campus looking especially beautiful this morning
River Thames shrouded in mist on a cold, bright January day
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
🚨 Only one week left to apply for undergraduate courses via UCAS! 🚨 📅 Deadline is 18:00 next Wednesday (14 January) 🎓 Start 2026 in the best way possible and apply to study Economics, Business Economics, or Financial Economics with us! 💻 Details of our courses: www.kingston.ac.uk/study/underg...
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Economics BSc (Hons)
Gain the skills to analyse and resolve complex economic issues with the Economics BSc (Hons) course and Bloomberg Trading Room at Kingston University.
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🎓 Applications for PhD studentships at Kingston are now open! 📅 Deadline is 4 March 💻 See here for further information and details and information on how to apply: www.kingston.ac.uk/research/res...
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PhD Studentships
Kingston University's PhD Studentships competition offers research studentships to students whose expertise matches the University's areas of research.
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
🗣️ New article from KU Economics' Dr Chris Stewart: "Investigating the impact of tourism market diversification on the shadow economy in OECD and non-OECD countries" www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Investigating the impact of tourism market diversification on the shadow economy in OECD and non-OECD countries
The primary aim of this study is to examine the effects of tourism market diversification on the shadow economy. Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQREG) approach has been used in the analysi...
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
📕 New out in the Journal of Australian Political Economy: "Problems of Pluralism: Some Comments on 50 Years of Australian Political Economy and its Prospects" by Prof Bill Dunn of Kingston Economics www.ppesydney.net/jape-issues/...
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Issue 95 (Winter 2025) - 50 Years of Political Economy in Australia - Progress in Political Economy (PPE)
SPECIAL ISSUE – 50 YEARS OF POLITICAL ECONOMY IN AUSTRALIA Complete issue JAPE95 complete Contents The Editors: Editorial Voices of Former Students of Political Economy: Anthony Albanese; Thalia Antho...
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Rex McKenzie-Urban Dividend Research Programme @idemamba.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
I forget how long I have been working on this, I started it during lockdown and have worked on it sporadically over the summers since then. Transformative Economics Education: Decolonising Economics Through a Multidimensional Approach osf.io/4sp8y/
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Transformative Economics Education: Decolonising Economics Through a Multidimensional Approach
This paper presents a comprehensive framework for decolonising economics education by synthesising Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy with Pan-African thought. Using Kingston University's EC4002 module ...
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Delighted to say that we at Kingston will be hosting the RES Annual Public Lecture in 2026! 🥳 See you there! 👋
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
📅 Our next Open Day is on Saturday 4 October - come and hear about studying Economics, Business Economics, or Financial Economics and visit our beautiful and newly refurbished campus! www.kingston.ac.uk/about/events...
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Undergraduate Open Days 2025
There's no better way to find out if Kingston University is the place for you than by getting to know us at our Open Days. Come and meet us and take a look around.
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
👋 A warm welcome to all new and returning students at the start of the 2025/26 year! 📚 We look forward to working with you over the next year!
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🗣️ New article from KU Economics' Jalal Siddiki: "Climate crisis, war and pandemic: How weather and global events have shaped UK electricity demand" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Climate crisis, war and pandemic: How weather and global events have shaped UK electricity demand
The present study, using high-frequency hourly data from 2009 to 2023, investigates the impacts of weather conditions, carbon prices, COVID-19 pandemi…
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
🎉 Congratulations to all of our final-year students who graduated yesterday! 🎓 We wish you the best of luck for the future! www.kingston.ac.uk/about/news/t...
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Thousands of graduates and a host of influential figures to have achievements celebrated during Kingston University ceremonies
The latest cohort of Kingston University graduates will toast their achievements in front of proud family, friends, academic staff and special guests – with more than 3,000 set to cross the stage duri...
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
🌧️ Weather not looking quite so good tomorrow - so instead of going to the park, come in to our award-winning Town House building and hear about studying Economics at Kingston at our open day!
Weather in Kingston upon Thames on Saturday 5 July 2025 is expected to be light rain with a moderate breeze and a high of 21 degrees celsius
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
🗣️ A new article from KU Economics' own Jalal Siddiki: "Homeownership in the UK: The role of wealth inequality and family life cycles" 💻 Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Homeownership in the UK: The role of wealth inequality and family life cycles
Homeownership is a valuable social institution, yet there is limited research on how wealth inequality and family life cycles influence the homeowners…
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
👋 Come and visit us! Our next open day is this Saturday (5 July) 🏫 The Economics talk is 11am-12pm but we'll have a drop-in hub in the award-winning Town House building 10am-2pm, so come and have a chat! Details and registration here 👇 www.kingston.ac.uk/about/events...
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Undergraduate Open Days 2025
There's no better way to find out if Kingston University is the place for you than by getting to know us at our Open Days. Come and meet us and take a look around.
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🏆 Kingston University has been nominated for 5️⃣ awards at the @unialliance.bsky.social awards, including a Teaching Innovation Award nomination for our Future Skills team! www.kingston.ac.uk/about/news/k...
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Kingston University shortlisted for five University Alliance Awards
The team behind the delivery of Kingston University’s Future Skills programme has been shortlisted for a major award. They are among five individuals and teams from Kingston University shortlisted in ...
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
🥳 Congratulations to all of our final-year students receiving their degree results today! We're really proud of you! 🙌 🎓 See you at the graduation ceremony next month - details here 👇 www.kingston.ac.uk/study/gradua...
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Graduation ceremonies
There can be a lot to consider when it comes to preparing for your graduation day. Here’s everything you need to know about graduating from Kingston University.
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
🎓 Looking forward to welcoming prospective students to our open day today! If you're coming along, you can find the schedule below - the Economics talk is 3-4pm! www.kingston.ac.uk/study/open-d...
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Open Day Programme: Penrhyn Road campus, Wednesday 4 June 2025
Discover the programme for our Open Day at Penrhyn Road campus - Wednesday 4 June 2025.
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Looking forward to meeting our applicants for 2025 study at our next Offer Holder Experience Day next week! 😊 If you've been sent an invitation, make sure you've registered!
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
📖 New article from Kingston's Javier Ortega in the Journal of Theoretical Politics: "Political correctness and elite prestige" journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Political correctness and elite prestige* - Esther Hauk, Javier Ortega, 2025
Consider a society where the prestige of orthodox views is linked to the prestige of the elite. Heterodox individuals are less likely to express their views if ...
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
🗣️ Our next Open Day is on Saturday 26 April 🏫 Come and visit us at our Penrhyn Road campus by the river in Kingston! 💻 Details and registration here: www.kingston.ac.uk/about/events...
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Undergraduate Open Days 2025
There's no better way to find out if Kingston University is the place for you than by getting to know us at our Open Days. Choose to visit us on one of the following dates: Saturday 26 April 2025, Wed...
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
📖 New article from Kingston's Jalal Siddiki in Energy Economics: "The cost of uncertainty: Analysing the influence of coal price changes, the Russia-Ukraine war and geopolitical risk on risk premiums in the Indian electricity spot market" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The cost of uncertainty: Analysing the influence of coal price changes, the Russia-Ukraine war and geopolitical risk on risk premiums in the Indian electricity spot market
Using hourly data from June 1, 2020 to April 25, 2024, this paper first examines the characteristics of wholesale spot - Day-Ahead Market (DAM) and Re…
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
🎓 We have PhD studentships for Sep 2025 start! 💷 There are a range of studentships available, including fully funded 📅 Deadline for application is 5 March 2025 www.kingston.ac.uk/research/res...
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PhD studentships for 2025 - Research degrees - Kingston University London
Kingston is seeking to make substantial investment in new PhD studentships for awards beginning in 2025. The competition for these prestigious research studentships is now open to students who wish to...
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
📖 Some recent articles from Kingston Economics staff....
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Kingston University Department of Economics @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
We offer undergrad degrees in... 💶 Economics 📈 Financial Economics 🏦 Business Economics We're a pluralist department and teach our students a variety of concepts, debates, and theories Read about our courses here: www.kingston.ac.uk/faculties/fa...
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Department of Economics - Faculty of Business and Social Sciences - Kingston University
Find out more about the Department of Economics at Kingston University
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