Workshop on the Economics of Crime, Policing and Punishment (Organiser)
5th July 2024, The University of Stirling
This in-person event brought together experts in the field to share their knowledge and research on the causes and consequences of criminal behaviour, victimisation, and conviction, and how they relate to effective criminal justice policy. There were paper presentations throughout the day on a range of issues of interest to academic staff, PhD students and policymakers, especially those with a focus on crime, as well as opportunities for discussion and networking over coffee and lunch. The keynote address, entitled "Addressing Suicide and Mental Health Challenges in American Prisons and Jails: Insights and Innovations" was delivered by Scott Cunningham, Ben H. Williams Professor of Economics at Baylor University.
9th Workshop on the Economics of Organised Crime (Member of Organising Committee)
19th - 20th June 2025, The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh School of Economics and University of Stirling Management School co-organised the 9th Workshop on the Economics of Organised Crime. The keynote speakers were Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston (Police Scotland) and Professor Olivier Marie (Erasmus School of Economics). The workshop served as a forum to present current research investigating the origins, impact, and functioning of organised crime and provided an opportunity to bring together young and senior economists to present their ongoing research. Previous editions were held in Turin, Pavia, Naples, Milan, Bogota, Bergamo, Glasgow, and York. The workshop was financially supported by the Scottish Economic Society.