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Personal Statement
I am a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Strathclyde. I have a broad spectrum of interests across applied economics, but especially in climate change economics, and in international economics. I am particularly interested in where these two areas may intersect: namely in the potential for climate change to damage global economic integration.
The goal of my work is to study my work is long term policy issues and to provide relevant and impactful research. My experience to date has included engaging with policy makers and writing in the press, both about general economic issues and about my specific research.
Currently I teach undergraduate Macroeconomics, and masters level International Macroeconomics, and Climate Change economics and policy.
My Ph.D. in economics was awarded in July 2013 by the University of Edinburgh. Before returning to university to study economics, I was a qualified life insurance actuary. My previous degrees were in Mathematics and Physics.
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
Doctor of Social Science, Essays on Climate Change, Energy, and Independence, The University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 24 Jul 2013
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Carbon leakage and trade policy
Figus, G. (Principal Investigator) & Comerford, D. (Co-investigator)
1/10/24 → 30/09/27
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Centre for Interdisciplinary Sustainable Practices of Research in Energy (C-INSPRE) - Strathclyde CDT
Ivaturi, A. (Principal Investigator), Robertson, S. (Principal Investigator), Comerford, D. (Principal Investigator) & Eisler, M. (Principal Investigator)
1/07/19 → …
Project: Research Studentship Case - Internally allocated
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Improvements in beef cattle productivity can increase economy-wide activity and simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland
Allan, G., Comerford, D., Connolly, K. & McGregor, P. G., 9 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Environment, Development and Sustainability. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Carbon Bubble: climate policy in a fire-sale model of deleveraging
Comerford, D. & Spiganti, A., 31 Jul 2023, In: Scandinavian Journal of Economics. 125, 3, p. 655-687 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)46 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 2 Invited talk
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Climate Reparations
Comerford, D. (Speaker)
20 Jan 2025 → 4 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Investigating the potential for an offshore wind supply chain in Northern Ireland
Connolly, K. (Speaker), Comerford, D. (Contributor) & Crummey, C. (Contributor)
22 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk