Professor Melanie Jones

Professor of Economics at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University

Professor Jones is an empirical economist who uses quantitative methods to understand labour market inequality in Wales and the UK, particularly relating to gender and disability. She publishes this evidence in international journals and uses it to inform policy and employer practice. This contribution has been recognised in her appointment as editor of an academic journal and as an ESRC grant assessment panel member. She is passionate about promoting economics and holds several high-profile advisory roles to support this.