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January 27, 2023

Bitcoin has shot up 50% since the new year, but here’s why new lows are probably still ahead

James Kinsella, University of Bath and Richard Fairchild, University of Bath

There’s much excitement among bitcoiners right now – but are they about to be disappointed?

Fighting it out. Stefan Rousseau / PA Wire

June 22, 2016

Game theory offers a better way forward in Britain’s EU drama

Richard Fairchild, University of Bath

Britain will continue negotiating the terms of its relationship with Europe, whatever the outcome of its referendum.

Love between countries is more important than strong legal agreements. Ryan Rodrick Beiler / Shutterstock.com

December 14, 2015

Why soft climate deals are better than tough ones

Richard Fairchild, University of Bath and Baris Yalabik, University of Bath

The Paris climate deal has been criticised for not being strong enough. But behavioural economics studies show weak deals can work out better in the long run.

Global scrutiny has pummelled VW shares. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

September 25, 2015

Why the Volkswagen share price slump goes beyond market logic

Richard Fairchild, University of Bath

The market reaction to the VW emissions scandal is just like that of a jilted lover.

Humans are irrational. Superheroes also. Santi Molina

July 30, 2015

Danger strikes when foolish humans are left in charge of their financial futures

Richard Fairchild, University of Bath

Let’s face facts. Behavioural finance shows you are not to be trusted with your retirement planning.

Green shoots? Dominic Lipinski/PA

March 19, 2014

Budget 2014: experts respond

Karen Rowlingson, University of Birmingham; Chris Martin, University of Bath; Eleonora Belfiore, Loughborough University; Jo Blanden, University of Surrey; John Appleby, City St George's, University of London; John Van Reenen, London School of Economics and Political Science; Kenneth Gibb, University of Glasgow; Michael Kitson, University of Cambridge; Naomi Eisenstadt, University of Oxford; Neil Carter, University of York; Prem Sikka, University of Essex; Richard Fairchild, University of Bath; Richard Jones, University of Sheffield; Rob Hayward, University of Brighton; Suzy Moat, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, and W David McCausland, University of Aberdeen

Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled his fourth budget. The blueprint for recovery includes wholesale changes to pensions and savings, attempts to boost business investment, new relief for the costs…

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