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Personal Statement
I am a Senior 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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Accounting for (the loss of) Globalisation in the Economics of Climate Change
Comerford, D. (Principal Investigator)
1/05/25 → 22/12/26
Project: Research
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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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An independent Scotland's share of UK public debt: accounting for the legacy of Quantitative Easing
Comerford, D., 1 Aug 2025, Glasgow: University of Strathclyde, 21 p.Research output: Working paper
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Energy shocks and the climate transition
Comerford, D. & Spiganti, A., 1 Aug 2025, Glasgow: University of Strathclyde, 20 p.Research output: Working paper
Open AccessFile41 Downloads (Pure)
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Overcapacity as Climate Policy
Comerford, D. (Speaker)
20 Jan 2026 → 4 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or Presentation › Invited talk
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Keynote address: 'How Feasible is The Climate Transition?'
Comerford, D. (Speaker)
26 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Invited talk