Kate Smith

Kate Smith is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, affiliated with the Department of Economics. Her research interests include Public Finance, Industrial Organisation, and Applied Microeconomics. She teaches courses such as EC325: Public Economics and EC534: Public Economics for Research Students. Her profile page provides further details on her work and contact information.

Kate Smith is a researcher at the London School of Economics and the Institute for Fiscal Studies, specializing in public economics and applied microeconometrics. Her work explores the design of tax policies, particularly in the context of public goods and market behaviors. She investigates how taxation affects consumer choices, especially in sectors like food and alcohol, and evaluates the economic impacts of fiscal policies during crises. Her research also examines the role of market power and consumer behavior in shaping policy effectiveness. Smith's studies often combine empirical analysis with theoretical frameworks to assess the efficiency and equity of tax reforms and public interventions.