Stephen Machin

Stephen Machin is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, affiliated with the Department of Economics. His research interests include Labour Economics, Industrial and Urban Economics, Economics of Education, and Economics of Crime. He serves as Director of the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) and is involved in the LSE Growth Commission. His profile page provides further details on his academic work and contact information.

Stephen Machin is a leading scholar in labour economics, economics of education, and economics of crime. His research explores the implications of skill-biased technological change, international differences in educational achievement, and the crime-reducing effects of education. Machin's work also examines the economic impact of minimum wages, long-term unemployment, and intergenerational mobility. He investigates how education influences crime rates and economic incentives, as well as the profitability of innovative firms. His studies often use cross-country data and policy-relevant analyses to understand the effects of education, immigration, and economic policies on labour markets and social outcomes.