New student research featured in the 10th edition of the Warwick Monash Economics Student Papers series
New student research featured in the 10th edition of the Warwick Monash Economics Student Papers series
Monday 30 Mar 2026Eight outstanding undergraduate dissertations have been selected for inclusion in the Warwick Monash Economics Student Papers (WM-ESP) series, now available via the online portal. This year’s cohort features four papers from Monash University and four exceptional contributions from students in the Department of Economics at Warwick, listed below:
Mia is an Analyst at Ebiquity PLC. Her paper is titled: "Is French Gender Pay Gap Transparency Legislation Effective?".
Taher is a Senior Economist at the Central Bank of Egypt. His paper is titled "How NOT to Conduct Monetary Policy: The Case of Turkiye".
Taher commented about receiving this recognition:
"I am very pleased to have my dissertation selected for inclusion in the Warwick–Monash Economics Student Papers series. It is a privilege to have my research recognized through a platform that showcases high‑quality student work across two leading economics departments.
My paper examines the welfare costs of unorthodox monetary policy conduct in Türkiye during 2021–2023, a period marked by a sharp departure from inflation‑stabilizing policy despite rapidly rising prices. Using a Markov‑switching DSGE model, the analysis quantifies the substantial welfare losses associated with politically driven departures from monetary orthodoxy.
I am extremely grateful to my supervisor, Professor Arthur Galichère, for his invaluable guidance and insight throughout the project, as well as to the Department of Economics at Warwick for its continued support."
Zuzanna's paper is titled "Competitive Impact of the 1,500-Hour Rule on U.S. Airlines: Evidence from U.S.–Canada and U.S.–Mexico Markets".
Khushi is currently working as an Analyst at KPMG. Her paper is titled "Learning Correlated Equilibrium Via Neural Network Regret Minimisation".
Khushi said:
"I’m honoured to have my dissertation featured in the Warwick Monash Economics Student Papers series. I absolutely love computational game theory and I thoroughly enjoyed the process of researching and exploring it a bit more through this dissertation. I’d like to thank my supervisors for the many insightful and interesting discussions throughout the process, and the Warwick Monash board for choosing to publish this paper."
The WM-ESP portal showcases some of the most original and innovative research produced by undergraduate and postgraduate students across both institutions. Since launching in September 2021, it has featured the work of 100 students, reflecting their academic excellence and contributions to the Department’s research culture.
The initiative offers a platform for emerging economists to share their perspectives on both global and local economic challenges. The topics covered are wide-ranging, including monetary policy, sustainable growth, labour economics, immigration, education, climate change, gender inequality and healthcare.
Dr Cecilia Lanata-Briones, key member of the WM-ESP Editorial Board commented:
"We’re proud to present high-quality work that not only reflects academic excellence but also encourages current and future students to engage deeply with research—developing critical thinking, gaining fresh insights, and contributing meaningfully to the field."
We extend our congratulations to the students whose work has been recognised in this latest cohort. Their research reflects the intellectual rigour and curiosity that define our academic community. We wish them continued success in their future academic and professional pursuits.
To explore the featured papers, please visit the WM-ESP portal.