Congratulations to CAGE Impact Director @dennisnovy.bsky.social on his appointment to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as the lead economic adviser to the Foreign Secretary on the UK’s foreign and international development policy.

📝 Read our September round-up of CAGE working papers from across our global academic network of research associates. 📊

Data of 48 US states and over 120 industries from 1880 to 2007 show strong unconditional convergence in manufacturing productivity. Poorer states grew faster, closing gaps at an average rate of 7.6% per year. Alexander Klein, Miguel León-Ledesma, Nicholas Crafts cepr.org/voxeu/column... #EconSky

Great to see new ruling on transparency over ticket prices announced this morning. Prof Mike Waterson explains the economics of the music industry in this article for #economicsobservatory buff.ly/DPf1Qgz

When the US administration hiked tariffs on imports from China in 2018/19, research shows that imports from Mexico filled the gap. @dennisnovy.bsky.social & Natalie Chen discuss the benefits an earlier hike in US tariffs had on Mexico’s exports and employment for #Advantage. 📰 buff.ly/tbn0LUY

Until the 18th century, navigation across the open seas was perilous. Sailors could travel long distances but faced an impossible task determining their position.🧭 Martina Miotto offers a new perspective for #Advantage on the way an advanced clock transformed global trade. 📰 buff.ly/ghuvypN

Economic warfare and economic sanctions have a long history. But are they as powerful as military action? Stephen Broadberry discusses the lessons to be learned from history and examines three centuries of evidence in our summer issue of #Advantage magazine. 📰 buff.ly/2qtJ8vN

Congratulations to CAGE Theme Lead, James Fenske elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences - the sector’s leading independent voice in the UK. buff.ly/FiiFFl1

Migration debates are politically charged and often seen as an economic threat. But in a world of instability and labour shortages could immigration be part of the solution? @andyferrara.bsky.social writes for #Advantage on its vital role in the future of western economies. 📰 buff.ly/gfjASdZ

What does the story of India reveal about the big questions of world history? I got to talk about this at the British Academy. What an honour! Recording out now. This was at the book launch of B. Gupta's "Economic History of India", hosted by the always-inspiring @cagewarwick.bsky.social. 1/3

Manuel Bagues & Natalia Zinovyeva find that #gender segregation in #education stems from gender segregation in childhood activities and friendships, which are shaped by family income and parenting styles. cepr.org/voxeu/column... #EconSky

New study into the role of captains in the American Civil War sheds light on the skills needed for effective leadership. It shows the vital role of front-line leadership and provides insights for modern day organisations. #EconomicHistory

Our latest issue of #Advantage magazine is out now. 📰 Featuring expert contributions on the effect that tariffs, war and migration have on global economies. 👉 buff.ly/XJOsqqD

Despite decades of progress toward gender equality, boys and girls across the developed world continue to choose very different educational paths. Why do they still choose different careers? A new study reveals that gender segregation has important roots in childhood social dynamics.

In which Pyotr Kurzin and I have a pleasant chat on a gloomy subject -- sanctions, economic warfare, and Russia's war on Ukraine www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfjX... @warwickecon.bsky.social @cagewarwick.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social @cepr.org

Congratulations to Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government and Chair of the CAGE Advisory Board who has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree as part of Warwick’s Summer Graduation celebrations. 👩‍🎓 @gemmatetlow.bsky.social warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/econ...

Donald Trump’s pre-election rally speeches were full of radicalised language. As part of our school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social & @cephie.bsky.social, economist ‪@paulinegrosjean.bsky.social‬ highlights the effect of the language used on the treatment of minorities.▶️ buff.ly/8RLtW9D

Small boats crossing the English Channel represent a tiny share of overall immigration and yet attract disproportionate media and political attention. 📝 A new study finds that public opinion is not just shaped by the scale of migration, but by its visibility and media portrayal.

The negative impact of parenthood on women’s labour market outcomes is well documented. A new study finds a surprising disparity in the gender dynamics of parenthood as UK mothers face a significantly larger earnings penalty when their first child is a daughter rather than a son. 📉 buff.ly/5ozN5W0

www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/a... Good to see coverage of mine and Johannes Brinkmann's @cagewarwick.bsky.social on the RTFO. Here's a nice graph showing the benefits...

In 2018-2019, the #US administration hiked #tariffs on imports from #China. As a result, imports from #Mexico partly filled the gap, leading to an export and #employment surge in Mexico. Natalie Chen, Dennis Novy, Diego Solórzano cepr.org/voxeu/column... #EconSky

Lack of dollar availability & connections with a Chinese state-owned bank played a key role in promoting #renminbi use in Argentina, with the share of imports from China invoiced in renminbi having surged from zero to nearly 50% in 2023. Felipe Benguria, Dennis Novy cepr.org/voxeu/column... #EconSky

In 1994 Rwanda faced one of the worst genocides in recorded history. As part of our new school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social, economist Arthur Blouin examines whether government attempts at reconciliation have really healed a divided society.▶️ buff.ly/EMQhdN7

Who were the people that fuelled Hitler’s rise to power? As part of our new school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social, economist Matthias Blum discusses Nazi party support and the benefits to being a member. ▶️ buff.ly/ohc1ajf

It was a pleasure to chat yesterday with Sebastian Siebt of @france24.com for this piece about American backsliding on arms for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia @cagewarwick.bsky.social @warwickecon.bsky.social

“.. welfare cuts are felt most strongly by those who are already economically vulnerable and can therefore exacerbate existing inequalities.” Research by @ericmelander.bsky.social and Martina Miotto analyses the impact of the 1834 reforms – the largest welfare cut in British history. buff.ly/5CdCJWw

How did Sinn Fein rise to power? As part of our new school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social, economist Alan De Bromhead explains the data behind the party’s rapid rise to power in the early 20th century.▶️ buff.ly/UeTFMgk

Did the great Irish Famine spark a revolution? Next in our new school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social, economist @gaianarciso.bsky.social‬ discusses the impact of the famine on rebellion and civil war 70 years later. ▶️ buff.ly/lAKXuWN

We’re recruiting for a pre-doc Research Assistant to work with us for 12 months. The successful candidate will assist with projects at the intersection of political economy, economic history, and development economics. 📅 Closing date: Sunday 6th July (23:55 BST) 👉 Find out more: buff.ly/LWyDhyT

Can riots lead to democracy? 🗳️ In the first of our new school video series created with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social, Economist Toke Aidt discusses the impact of the UK’s Swing Riots in 1830 and whether the threat of revolution can really lead to democracy. ▶️

📽️ It's been great to work with @discoverecon.bsky.social & @cephie.bsky.social to create a new series of videos to add to our suite of resources aimed at bringing economics and political history to life - showing young people that working in economics is about far more than finance.

We’re recruiting for a pre-doc Research Assistant to work with us for 18 months. The successful candidate will assist on an economic history project covering industrial policy in India during the twentieth century. 📅 Closing date: Sunday 29th June (23:55 BST) 👉 Find out more:

📖 We were delighted to host the launch of Bishnupriya Gupta's new book at the British Academy yesterday which plays an important role in understanding India's economic position in the world. #economichistory

📝 Call for papers: Women and Jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Sonia Bhalotra will discuss her work on the impacts of sexual harassment on productivity and the employment of women as part of her keynote speech at this workshop in October. Submission deadline: 15th June 2025

Thank you for organising such an important event bringing together women economists from across the sectors. 👏 Our theme lead Sonia Bhalotra chaired an inspiring panel which provided insight, reflections and careers advice for women in the profession. #womenineconomics

As the effect of tariffs on global economies remains uncertain, read our highlights from the work of CAGE economists. Their analysis on the impact of tariffs shows that there is a lot to be learned from political and economic history.

"Reform UK’s surge in recent local elections is not an isolated incident but a culmination of long-term economic and social shifts that have reshaped British society." CAGE Theme Lead @trfetzer.com writes in The Conversation

📰 New evidence highlights the importance of community space and finds a link between empty high streets and support for populist political parties.

New (first! 🥳) Publication 🚨 High-street retail vacancies, capturing economic decline, are linked to increased support of UK's populist party, UKIP (now Reform).

Over 50 national and international delegates joined our Africa conference, 2025 Crafts Lecture and CAGE launch event this week – gaining an insight into the diversity of our research and the centre’s vision for the next five years.

Everyone is very happy to welcome the great Leonard Wantchekon for the year 2025 Nick Crafts Lecture ❤️ @cagewarwick.bsky.social @warwickecon.bsky.social

📰 Recent analysis of government policy on fuel prices shows that despite their volatility, the environmental gains far outweigh the costs.

How are tariffs reshaping global markets? CAGE Impact Director, Dennis Novy @dennisnovy.bsky.social will be joining a panel of economists next week to discuss how tariffs are redrawing the map of global trade — and what it means for policymakers, businesses, and consumers.

🔎Are you an undergraduate interested in a career in academic or policy research? Applications are now open for our annual summer school which provides a practical grounding in coding, data management and research design. 📅 Deadline: Sunday 27th April Find out more 👇 buff.ly/mzd4OSX

".. trade wars are always costly, but tariffs will be far more disruptive now, in an interconnected global economy where trade accounts for a much larger share of output." 📰 CAGE Research Associates highlight the historical progression of US tariffs over the centuries in the FT. buff.ly/eVll3qG

🔎Are you an undergraduate interested in a career in academic or policy research? Applications are now open for our annual summer school which provides a practical grounding in coding, data management and research design. 📅 Deadline: Friday 18th April Find out more 👇 buff.ly/zMgtkCW

A pleasure to host A level students from across the region for our ‘Representation, Protest and Political movement’ event with @discoverecon.bsky.social yesterday. Linking history, politics and economics, the students discovered that a career in economics is about far more than just finance.

This is an interesting article from the @newstatesman.com & @willdunn.bsky.social, which claims that a downturn in new planning apps implies planning reform may not fix the UK's housing supply. A few thoughts below from @amritakulka.bsky.social and me on the problems with this line of thinking. 1/n

In the UK only 15% of economics professors are women. #AccelerateAction this #IWD2025 by discovering just a few of the highlights from the work of our inspirational women economists. buff.ly/FZKr2Vv #womenineconomics

CAGE Public Policy Theme Lead @ludogazze.bsky.social provides expert comment in today’s Financial Times as MP’s and academics warn of the health risk of lead paint in homes. 📰