The Department of Economics are delighted to announce Dr Thomas Curran, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE and author of The Perfection Trap, as the final speaker in our Warwick Economics Lecture series for the academic year.

'The Perfection Trap'

Date: Friday 26 April
Time: 3 - 4pm followed by a short drinks reception
Location: OC0.03

This event is for students and staff only and registration is required in order to attend.

Christian Soegaard will introduce the speaker and chair the session. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in a Q&A at the end of the lecture, as well as network at our drinks reception in the Oculus foyer after the lecture has taken place.

About the Lecture

This talk will be about the trap of perfectionism. Thomas will discuss the overzealous hypercriticality that germinates in a society that always wants more, and how, while perfectionism ostensibly seeks to improve us, it ultimately leads to hugely negative consequences for our personal wellbeing, performances, and the welfare of our communities at large. If you've ever wondered what's the matter with perfectionism, or why it seems to be the defining characteristic of our times, this talk is for you.

About the Speaker

Dr Thomas Curran is a world-leading expert on perfectionism, author of the best-selling book The Perfection Trap, and acclaimed associate professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His TED Talk on perfectionism has received over three million views, he has written for major international publications such as TIME magazine and the Harvard Business Review, and his work has been featured in the BBC, New Scientist, New York Times, CNN, and Wall Street Journal.

Please note: Photography and recording will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering your attendance at this event, you are giving consent to be photographed and recorded, however if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the photographer or a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to emily.wesley@warwick.ac.uk.

Registration

Registration is mandatory and please only register if you are going to attend, as spaces are limited.

Registration will close on Friday 26 April at 10am.

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The Department of Economics are delighted to host our first public lecture in the Faculty of Social Science's lecture series with Andrew Oswald, Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science.

Societal Unhappiness and the Uncertain Future of Democracy

Date: Tuesday 30 April
Time: 5.30-6.30pm followed by a short drinks reception
Location: FAB0.03 

This event is open to the public.

About the Talk

Mental health and happiness are worsening through time in the United States*. Approximately 40% of citizens in Western Europe today report high levels of worry, and there is a continuing upward trend in ‘national worry’. These trends were visible before COVID, the invasion of Ukraine, and the conflict in Gaza, showing that something foundational and unrealised is happening within Western society. Measured levels of trust are declining quickly.

Andrew Oswald will discuss the nature of these concerning issues, exploring why an unhappy population puts a country's faith in government and the future of democracy at risk. He will leave plenty of time for questions and open discussion.

This lecture will be followed by a drinks reception, where you will have the opportunity to meet the speaker.

*Trends in Extreme Distress in the United States, American Journal of Public Health, 2020,110, 1538-1544.
*Unhappiness and Pain in Modern America, Journal of Economic Literature, 2019, 57, 385-402.

About the Speaker

Andrew Oswald is Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the University of Warwick. He has worked at Warwick for three decades. Recently, Andrew has been appointed Chair of a new Network Advisory Panel of the IZA Institute of Labour Economics in Bonn, Germany. His research is principally in applied economics and quantitative social science.

Since 2010 he has served on the board of reviewing editors of the journal Science. Andrew Oswald's recent work has included research on the behavioural science of climate change.

Please complete the following form with your details as registration is mandatory. Only register if you are going to attend.

Registration will close on Monday 29 April at noon.

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The Department of Economics is excited to host the final event in our Careers in Economics series for the academic year: Alumni Career Journeys - Further Studies.

This event will host a range of panellists, from Warwick Economics alumni to current students and staff, who will discuss their experiences with further study programmes. After the panel introductions take place, there will be an opportunity to network with the panellists where you can ask any questions about their experiences and for their advice, along with free pizza and doughnuts!

We hope that this opportunity allows you to learn more about further study programmes at different institutions and levels, how to apply to them, and the career opportunities they can lead to.

About the event

Our Alumni Career Journeys event will take place on Wednesday 1 May, with the panel introductions from 4.00-4.30pm and the networking session from 4.30-5.30pm.

Please note that these events are for current students only.

Registration

Registration for this event is mandatory and please only register if you will be attending. Please complete the below form.

Registration will close on Wednesday 1 May at noon. You will receive an email with further details after this time.

Please click the link below to register.

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Our three day conference organised by Warwick Economics PhD students will bring together international PhD research from across the globe.

The 12th annual Warwick Economics PhD Conference will be hosted on the University campus this year. Our three-day conference organised by Warwick Economics PhD students brings together PhD research from across the globe.

Date: 28-30 May 2024
Location: University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

This is a student-led conference organised annually by PhD students at the Warwick Economics Department, supported and attended by the Warwick Economics Department and members of the faculty.

About the PhD Conference

Find out more about how the PhD conference first began.

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Previous Years

Learn more about previous conferences.

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Conference Programme

The programme will be published here.

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Our Campus is in Coventry, a city that lies at the very heart of England and is easy to get to by road, rail and air.

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