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Professor Marco Francesconi, Department of Economics Dr Marco Francesconi is the Head of our Department of Economics, whose research into labour economics has earned him national recognition.
In March 2013, Marco, and fellow Essex academic Professor Lydia Morris (Department of Sociology), were elected as Academicians of the Academy of Social Sciences, a prestigious position which recognises their significant contribution and commitment, not only to research in their fields, but also to the social sciences in a broader sense. To find out more about Marco’s research, visit: www.vimeo.com/uniofessex
His work, which focuses on family economics, intergenerational links, and labour market dynamics, has appeared in many of the world’s leading economic journals, and has contributed to an understanding of demography, healthcare, and even evolutionary biology.
Marco talks about Economics at Essex vimeo.com/uniofessex/marco
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Jay won awards in both the Science and Technology track, and the Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups track.
Professor Jay Mitra, International Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, Essex Business School Professor Jay Mitra, a business, entrepreneurship and innovation expert, was awarded two best research paper prizes from the International Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship annual conference in 2012, for his outstanding research in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and small business development.
His research covers different aspects of new business formation, innovation, technology, regional development, small firm internationalisation, minority communities, and entrepreneurial women in business. His latest book, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development, is published by Routledge. You can hear more from Jay at: www.vimeo.com/uniofessex
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