In the Department of Economics at Reading, we share the research value of “Economics to help”. We focus on applied research that is grounded in strong theoretical and empirical foundations. Our research has direct relevance to economic and social policy formation, supporting decision-making at local, national and international levels in order to help people, organisations, and society. Our department reflects key areas of research strength, organised into well-established research clusters: behavioural & experimental economics, climate & environmental economics, development economics, economic theory, econometrics with data science, inequality & social policy, and sport economics. Feel free to explore our research clusters. Additionally, our researchers bring a wide range of expertise related to economics. To learn more, visit our "Meet Our Experts" webpage.