Gareth Downing
 

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Gareth Downing

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1325-0810

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Biography

Gareth Downing is a Senior Lecturer in Economics. Before joining the University of Huddersfield, Gareth worked briefly with the Scottish Government within the newly formed fiscal responsibility team looking into issues related to possible future independence. Before deciding to take a career in economics Gareth spent several years working in the field of mental health which he found extremely interesting and rewarding.

Gareth was granted his ESRC funded PhD from the University of Manchester in 2015. Whilst studying towards his PhD Gareth worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in a wide range of subjects. Before this Gareth obtained his BSc in Economics with 1st class honours from Manchester Metropolitan University and his MSc in Economics with distinction from the University of Manchester.

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):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Research Expertise and Interests

  • Macroeconomics
  • Economic growth and development
  • Governance and corruption
  • Monetary economics
  • Fiscal and monetary policy

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