David Greenaway
Economist known for academic contributions
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United Kingdom
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An English economist and academic, extensive research focused on international trade and labor markets. Served as a professor at the University of Nottingham and published numerous influential papers. Contributed to the policy-making process through participation in various economic committees and panels. Engaged in discussions on economic issues at national and international levels, enhancing the understanding of trade dynamics and migration effects. His academic work has influenced both theoretical and applied economics, particularly in the context of globalization.
Authored numerous influential papers
Served as a professor at the University of Nottingham
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