CAGE Research Centre
Independent policy-driven research informed by history, culture and behaviour.
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The hidden gender dynamics of parenthood
The negative impact of parenthood on women’s labour market outcomes compared to men’s is well documented. After childbirth women experience what ...
Thursday 17 Jul 2025
CAGE Summer School returns to build the next generation of economic researchers
Back for its second year, the CAGE Summer School once again brought together aspiring economists for three days of intensive, hands-on research training.
Tuesday 15 Jul 2025
The impact of welfare reforms - lessons from history
Many in opposition to the government's proposed welfare cuts describe the bill as 'Dickensian' and 'from another era'. While the debate continues, we highlig...
Thursday 3 Jul 2025
New teaching resource provides critical thinking skills to students
Political conflict is high on the world news agenda with rising participation in protests against government policy and unethical practices.
Wednesday 11 Jun 2025
Our Research Programmes
Global Economic History
Reviewing historical data and qualitative research for large scale analysis to understand patterns of global economic growth.
Designing and Building Institutions
Analysing the attention economy and the models that guide information processing and decision-making.
Gender, Health and Wellbeing
Investigating the social and economic causes and consequences of mental ill health and the inclusion of women in society.
Responsive Public Policy
Designing research and data analysis to provide policy insight and support capacity building.