Dr Lukasz Rachel appointed Academic Co-Director (Economics) at the UCL Policy Lab

The UCL Policy Lab is excited to announce that Dr Lukasz Rachel, Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, has taken on the role of Academic Co-Director at the UCL Policy Lab.

Ahead of the announcement, Lukasz said

 “I’m delighted to be taking on the role as the Co-Director (Economics) of the UCL Policy Lab. Now more than ever we face an urgent need for policy debate that is anchored in rigorous research and deep expertise. As a leading global economics department, UCL Department of Economics produces world class research on a wide range of issues crucial to making good policy.”

“The UCL Policy Lab is in a unique position to facilitate the flow of these ideas into the policy space, thus benefiting the researchers and policymakers, and contributing to better policies and outcomes. I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to enable these valuable interactions and seeking to create new opportunities for productive collaborations.”

The Lab will work with Lukasz to help shape the debate on economic systems, growth, and policy across the UK. Marc Stears, Director of the UCL Policy Lab, said:

“I am delighted that Lukasz Rachel is joining the Policy Lab team as co-Director for economics. Lukasz is an inspiring researcher with a passion for bringing the best new ideas to public debate. He will be an important voice in economic policy debate for years to come.”

The UCL Policy Lab – born as a joint initiative between UCL’s Department of Economics and Political Science – is committed to supporting decision-making and public debate through innovative and collaborative research.

Read our profile of Lukasz Rachel for the UCL Policy Lab magazine here.