ESRI Research Seminars 2024/2025 Programme

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The ESRI organises monthly research seminars, inviting researchers from institutions and universities to present new research. The seminar series provides access to specialised knowledge and new research methodologies, to promote research excellence and knowledge exchange.

Next seminar: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 at 13.00pm

Title:  Within-area inequalities in mental health and economic productivity in England

Presenting authors: Luke Munford, HOPE, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, UK

Co-authors:

  • Doriane Mignon - HOPE, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, UK
  • Clare Bambra - Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, UK
  • Nicky Cullum - Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, MAHSC, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
  • Matt Sutton - HOPE, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, UK

Abstract

In a context of low productivity and deteriorating mental health in England (although similar trends are evident across most of the world), we study how economic productivity at the geographical labour market level is associated with inequalities in population mental health. We rely on a panel dataset from 2011 to 2019 at the Travel To Work Area (TTWA) level; a statistical geography where the population would generally commute to a larger town, city or conurbation for the purposes of employment. Using granular data of population mental health, we are able to account for the distribution of mental health within the area and explore how (socio-economic) inequalities in mental health are associated with economic productivity. Our preliminary results suggest that areas with higher levels of inequalities in mental health have lower levels of economic productivity. 

 

Upcoming Seminars 

 - Tong Zhu, University of Dundee, 21st May 2025

 

Past Seminars 

 - Jurate Jaraite-Kazukauske, University of Vilnius, Innovation Under Dual Policies: The Impact of R&D Subsidies and Emissions Trading on Green Patenting in Sweden, 16 October 2024, RA Climate.

 - Bart van Ark, University of Manchester, Are pro-productivity policies fit for purpose, 4 December 2024, RA Competitiveness, Trade and FDI.