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David's principal research interests are in the areas of health economics and well-being, labour economics transport economics and open economy macroeconomic modelling. Prior to his appointment as Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen in September 1995, David spent three years teaching at the University of Keele. Before that he was a Research Fellow, first at Warwick Research Institute, and then at Warwick Business School Research Bureau. He obtained his first degree in Economics from the University of Hull, his Masters degree in Economics from the University of Warwick, and his PhD. from the University of Keele. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in September 2000, and became Assistant Director of the Centre for European Labour Market Research (CELMR) in November 2001. He also served on the Quality Assurance Agency for Scotland’s Enhancement Themes Steering Committee for the First Year Experience Enhancement Theme. In August 2010 he was appointed Director of Learning and Teaching in the Business School. He received the HEA Economics Network eLearning Award in 2006 in recognition of innovative good practice in the use of eLearning to enhance economics teaching. In the July 2009 graduation ceremony he received the (student-nominated) College of Arts and Social Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching. In September 2011 he was awarded the Student Nominated Teaching award from the Economics Network.

Shareholder elite's takeover of society is laid bare by new book

Jan 05, 2017 12:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views

An interesting new book on how to improve the Scottish economy has a twist between its covers: it isnt really about economics and the story it tells is not particularly unique to Scotland. Tackling Timorous Economics is...

What low interest rates have done for the world – and the likely effects of a rise

Dec 14, 2015 16:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

With the US Federal Reserve seemingly set on raising interest rates, its time to take stock of what low rates have done for the world. And what the prospects are when this era of low interest rates comes to an...

Economy

US slaps 5.41% anti-dumping tariff on S. Korean, Vietnam wind towers

The US slapped a 5.41 percent anti-dumping tariff on imported wind towers from South Korea and Vietnam for being sold at less than fair value. The US Department of Commerce is set to make an official order imposing the...

France to utilize 'railway highways' in achieving greener economy

France will develop railway highways to carry food and other goods to minimize the delivery by trucks to reduce the countrys carbon footprint. According to French Prime Minister Jean Castex, a fresh food train linking...

S. Korea to deliver $5.15-M assistance to 6 countries

South Korea will provide over $5 million to assist the emerging economies of Uganda, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Colombia, and Haiti in helping deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and pursue digital and green development...

Portugal to speed up renewable hydrogen projects in polluting sectors

The Portuguese government has selected 37 consortiums interested in building production units of green energy in the country. Portugal is preparing an application to Europes Important Project of Common European Interest...

German automotive industry optimistic of export prospects

Export expectations in Germanys manufacturing sector rose in July to 6.9 points from the -2.2 in the previous month with the automotive industry among the most optimistic due to economic recovery in many...

Politics

World War 3: China opposes upcoming meeting of US and Taiwan

The relations between China and the United States have been incredibly frayed to the extent that fears of a World War 3 may break out between the two major countries. As Washington prepares for an upcoming meeting with...

Donald Trump: POTUS repeats claims on COVID-19 testing and death toll numbers in a recent interview

With cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise in the United States, Donald Trump remains confident in his administrations response towards the pandemic despite it being heavily criticized across the board. In his latest...

Ivanka Trump: Mary Trump warns of cousin's possible political interests

Donald Trumps eldest daughter, White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump is often present at political events alongside her father. However, Mary Trump warns that it is possible for Ivanka as well as Donald Trump Jr. to try...

Michelle Obama: Former FLOTUS wishes husband Barack a happy birthday in latest update

August 4 was former president Barack Obamas birthday with many Americans who have supported him throughout his two terms in office sending him their birthday wishes. Former first lady Michelle Obama posted an especially...

Joe Biden: Former VP blasts Donald Trump as US COVID-19 death toll approaches 160,000

The United States accounts for over one-fourth of coronavirus infections in the whole world, making it the worst-hit country. As the deaths from the pandemic approach 160,000, former vice president Joe Biden blasts Donald...

Science

Asteroids: NASA and University of Hawaii release footage of space rock completing fly-by past Earth

Asteroids regularly pass by Earth, but it is not everyday that we may get to witness one completing its fly-by. Recently, NASA and the University of Hawaii released footage one of asteroid completing its approach to...

NASA: Mysterious red rectangle in space captured by the Hubble Space Telescope

NASA and the European Space Agencys Hubble Space Telescope is busy making its rounds all throughout space, taking photos of unusual and spectacular occurrences lightyears away from Earth. This time, NASA revealed one of...

Asteroids: Simulation shows potentially hazardous asteroid's impact if it crashes into the Atlantic ocean

Asteroids that are classified as potentially hazardous can inflict the most damage out of the kinds of asteroid collisions. A simulation done by astronomers shows what kind of impact a potentially hazardous asteroid would...

NASA: Agency releases a photo of a massive star system explosion

Even as the world is battling aa pandemic, there are still spectacular phenomena occurring in space. NASA recently shared an image of a massive explosion that happened within a star system. NASAs Chandra X-ray...

COVID-19: Report finds athletes perform better in empty stadiums

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many all over the world to stay indoors, including athletes. With many sporting events getting cancelled this year, a new report claims that the lack of an audience present at the stadiums...

Technology

iPhone SE vs. Pixel 4a: The much-awaited battle of mid-range smartphones

Those who have been hoping to upgrade to a budget-friendly smartphone can finally make a decent comparison between Apple and Googles newest mid-range offerings. With the Pixel 4a finally announced, they can now determine...

‘Forza Motorsport’ announcement and first trailer suggest it won’t be released in 2020

The announcement of Forza Motorsport 8 was one of the most anticipated things during the Xbox Games Showcase last month. While fans finally got confirmation it is in the pipeline, the unveiling of its first teaser has led...

Bethesda confirms no ‘Starfield’ announcements slated in 2020

Starfield may be an all-new video game IP, but it can be said that it is one of the most awaited titles in the gaming community. However, fans might have to wait until 2021 to hear more about it. Starfield release...

‘Valorant’ patch 1.05 delivers Deathmatch mode but initially in limited availability

The Deathmatch mode is one of the highly requested game modes in Valorant. Riot Games delivers it shortly after the games full release as it is included in the patch 1.05 notes. However, there are current limitations to...

OnePlus Nord open sales begin Aug. 6 for customers in India

OnePlus has taken yet another unique approach in selling its newest smartphone, the mid-range OnePlus Nord. Aside from its launch is limited to India and Europe, it was also offered through pre-booking after its official...