I am an economic historian working on agricultural economics, economic development, and the long-run dynamics of sustainability and growth. My research combines applied econometrics with historical analysis, drawing on economic history, demography, and institutional economics.
I work on topics ranging from land ownership and finance in Ireland and Britain to fiscal stability under external shocks. A central theme in my research is the use of historical data to address contemporary policy questions, particularly around how we measure economic progress and the limits of GDP.
My recent work also engages a wider audience, including a book (The Inclusive Wealth of Nations) written to coincide with the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations, which explores alternative ways of thinking about economic progress.
More broadly, my interests include British and Irish history, business and financial history, economic geography, and the economics of education.
I share research and writing on Substack and LinkedIn, and occasional updates on Twitter and Bluesky.
I work on topics ranging from land ownership and finance in Ireland and Britain to fiscal stability under external shocks. A central theme in my research is the use of historical data to address contemporary policy questions, particularly around how we measure economic progress and the limits of GDP.
My recent work also engages a wider audience, including a book (The Inclusive Wealth of Nations) written to coincide with the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations, which explores alternative ways of thinking about economic progress.
More broadly, my interests include British and Irish history, business and financial history, economic geography, and the economics of education.
I share research and writing on Substack and LinkedIn, and occasional updates on Twitter and Bluesky.