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Personal Statement
Ben is a Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Fraser of Allander Institute working across a number of projects areas. He has a Masters in Economics from the University of Edinburgh, and a degree in Economics from the University of Strathclyde. His main areas of focus are on the economics of social care and the criminal justice system. He also has experience working across a host of commissioned research projects for private, public and third sector organisations.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Economics, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
1 Sept 2019 → 10 Aug 2021
Award Date: 4 Dec 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Economics , University Of Strathclyde
Award Date: 27 Jun 2019
External positions
Economist, Consumer Scotland
20 Feb 2023 → 17 May 2023
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Aberlour Early Years Evaluation
Randolph, H. (Principal Investigator) & Cooper, B. (Co-investigator)
Cattanach Charitable Trust (The)
14/10/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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Evaluating New Routes in Scotland
Congreve, E. (Principal Investigator) & Cooper, B. (Co-investigator)
1/11/21 → 31/08/25
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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The Economic Contribution of Colleges in Scotland
Spowage, M., Cooper, B., Milne, K. & Connolly, K., 23 Oct 2023, Glasgow. 48 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Economic commentary [March 2024]
Spowage, M., Cooper, B., Sousa, J. P., Congreve, E., Crummey, C., Gillan, B., Milne, K. & Fox, C., 28 Mar 2024, In: Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary. 48, 1, 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open AccessFile29 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Weekly update: the impact of the Scottish Budget on Homelessness, Child Poverty, Social Care and more…
Spowage, M. (Contributor), Randolph, H. (Recipient), Jack, D. (Contributor), Catalano, A. (Contributor) & Cooper, B. (Contributor)
6 Dec 2024Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Media Participation
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Cautious optimism remains as Scottish businesses seek economic certainty
Sousa, J. (Recipient), Gillan, B. (Contributor) & Cooper, B. (Contributor)
27 Jun 2024Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Media Participation