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Future Economies research themes

Discover our four research themes and two dedicated centres, for policy modelling and economic policy.

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    The Centre for Policy Modelling

    Using agent-based simulations and machine learning to understand issues of policy significance.

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    Manchester Centre for Economic Policy

    Investigating the impact of economic policy - and asking big questions about capitalism and the role of the state.

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    Applied Economics

    Providing an econometric analysis of the big public policy issues – health, crime, finance and environment.

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    Sports Policy Unit

    Analysing, understanding and contributing to the governance, policy and politics of the sports industry, through original research and teaching.

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