Simon Halliday

Simon Halliday is an Associate Research Professor and Associate Director at the Center for Economy and Society (CES) within the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He plays a significant role in co-leading the undergraduate major in Moral and Political Economy. His academic focus includes teaching courses on the economics of the workplace and microeconomic theory, as well as conducting research in experimental and behavioral economics.12

Halliday's educational background includes a PhD in Economics from the University of Siena, where his research centered on experimental and behavioral economics. He also holds two master's degrees—one in Economics and another in Creative Writing—from the University of Cape Town. Prior to his current position, he taught at various institutions, including the University of Bristol, Smith College, and Royal Holloway, University of London.12

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Halliday is involved in significant research projects, including the development of a new introductory economics textbook aimed at enhancing the educational experience for underrepresented students in the U.S. higher education system. His research interests encompass various areas such as econometrics, microeconomic theory, and the economics of development.123