Stephen Knowles

Biography

Stephen is an Associate Professor in department of economics, at University of otago, New Zealand. His recent work using experimental economics has focused on the determinants of donations to international development charities and measuring trust. His work on economic growth and development includes analysing the effects of gender inequalities in education and health on economic growth, the relationship between social capital and economic performance, the effects of government intervention on economic performance and the relationship between income inequality and economic growth. His teaching interests include the economics of developing countries and introductory microeconomics.  

Research Interest

 Stephen has two main research interests: experimental economics and the empirical modelling of economic growth and development. His recent work using experimental economics has focused on the determinants of donations to international development charities and measuring trust.