Professor Melvyn Coles

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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 874875
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Location
5B.319, Colchester Campus
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Academic support hours
Tuesdays 12-12.50pm Thursdays 12-12.50pm Autumn and Summer Terms only
Profile
Biography
After obtaining a first in Mathematics at Cambridge University, Melvyn Coles took the MSc in Economics and Econometrics at Southampton University and then went on to study for his PhD in Economics at Princeton University. He has been professor of Economics at the 糖心Vlog since 1997.During the years2003-2006 he was instead an ICREA research fellow at the IAE (Barcelona).
Qualifications
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PhD Economics (Princeton University).
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Equilibrium trade with frictions, especially labour
Marriage markets
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Methods of Economic Analysis (EC115)
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Mathematical Methods (EC511)
Previous supervision

Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 8/1/2024

Degree type: Master of Research
Awarded date: 1/12/2021

Degree type: Master of Research
Awarded date: 11/7/2019

Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 10/12/2018

Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 4/10/2018

Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 16/5/2017

Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 1/2/2016

Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 15/1/2016

Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 1/4/2014

Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 15/3/2013
Publications
Journal articles (43)
Burdett, K., Carrillo Tudela, C. and Coles, M., (2020). . The Review of Economic Studies. 87 (4), 1757-1798
Coles, MG. and Francesconi, M., (2019). . Journal of Political Economy. 127 (1), 138-162
Coles, M. and Moghaddasi-Kelishomi, A., (2018). . American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics. 10 (3), 118-136
Coles, MG. and Mortensen, DT., (2016). . Econometrica. 84 (1), 347-363
Burdett, K., Carrillo-Tudela, C. and Coles, M., (2016). . Review of Economic Dynamics. 19, 20-37
Coles, MG. and Mortensen, DT., (2015). . Research in Economics. 69 (1), 7-17
Coles, MG. and Francesconi, M., (2011). . International Economic Review. 52 (3), 825-853
Burdett, K., Carrillo-Tudela, C. and Coles, MG., (2011). . International Economic Review. 52 (3), 657-677
Booth, AL. and Coles, MG., (2010). . Labour Economics. 17 (1), 291-301
Coles, MG., Jones, P. and Smith, E., (2010). . Macroeconomic Dynamics. 14 (4), 427-453
Booth, A. and Coles, M., (2010). . Journal of the European Economic Association. 8 (4), 744-775
Burdett, K. and Coles, M., (2010). . Journal of Economic Theory. 145 (4), 1408-1435
Coles, M., Jones, P. and Smith, E., (2010). A Picture Of Stock-Flow Unemployment In The United Kingdom. Macroeconomic Dynamics. 14 (04), 427-453
Coles, M., (2009). . Labour Economics. 16 (1), 120-120
Coles, M., (2009). Corrigendum to ,Melvyn Coles, Optimal unemployment policy in a matching equilibrium', Labour Economics, Volume 15, Issue 4, Pages 537-559 (August 2008). Labour Economics. 16 (1), creators-Coles=3AMelvyn=3A=3A
Coles, M., (2008). . Labour Economics. 15 (4), 537-559
Coles, M. and Petrongolo, B., (2008). . International Economic Review. 49 (4), 1113-1141
COLES, M., LANFRANCHI, J., SKALLI, ALI. and TREBLE, J., (2007). . Economic Inquiry. 45 (2), 268-285
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2007). . European Economic Review. 51 (7), 1661-1681
Coles, M. and Masters, A., (2007). . Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control. 31 (9), 2879-2898
Coles, M. and Masters, A., (2006). . Journal of Labor Economics. 24 (1), 109-138
Coles, M. and Masters, A., (2004). . Economica. 71 (281), 83-97
Coles, MG. and Muthoo, A., (2003). . Journal of Economic Theory. 109 (1), 70-89
Coles, MG. and Eeckhout, J., (2003). . Journal of Economic Theory. 111 (2), 265-276
Burdett, K. and Coles, M., (2003). . Econometrica. 71 (5), 1377-1404
Burdett, K. and Coles, MG., (2001). . International Economic Review. 42 (3), 597-616
Coles, MG., (2001). . Review of Economic Dynamics. 4 (1), 159-187
Coles, MG. and Hildreth, AKG., (2000). . Review of Economic Studies. 67 (2), 273-293
Coles, M. and Masters, A., (2000). . European Economic Review. 44 (9), 1801-1822
Coles, MG., (1999). . International Economic Review. 40 (4), 851-868
Burdett, K. and Coles, MG., (1999). . The Economic Journal. 109 (456), 307-334
Coles, MG. and Wright, R., (1998). . Journal of Economic Theory. 78 (1), 32-54
Coles, MG. and Smith, E., (1998). . International Economic Review. 39 (1), 239-239
Burdett, K. and Coles, MG., (1998). . Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control. 22 (7), 1069-1090
Coles, MG. and Muthoo, A., (1998). . Review of Economic Studies. 65 (2), 235-260
Coles, M. and Smith, E., (1998). . Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control. 23 (1), 35-54
Burdett, K. and Coles, MG., (1997). . Journal of Economic Theory. 72 (1), 1-32
Burdett, K. and Coles, MG., (1997). . The Quarterly Journal of Economics. 112 (1), 141-168
Coles, M. and Philippopoulos, A., (1997). . Journal of International Economics. 43 (1-2), 133-153
Burdett, K. and Coles, MG., (1997). Marriage and class. Quarterly Journal of Economics. 112 (1), 140-168
Coles, M. and Smith, E., (1996). . Economica. 63 (252), 589-97
Coles, MG. and Treble, JG., (1996). . Labour Economics. 3 (2), 169-188
Coles, MG. and Treble, JG., (1993). . Economics Letters. 41 (2), 149-155
Book chapters (1)
Carrillo Tudela, C. and Coles, M., (2016). . In: Research Handbook on Employee Turnover. Editors: Saridakis, G. and Cooper, CL., . Edward Elgar. 247- 273. 9781784711146
Conferences (1)
Burdett, K. and Coles, MG., (2000). The Simple Analytics of Partnership Formation
Reports and Papers (51)
Coles, MG. and Muthoo, A.,
Clymo, A., Carrillo Tudela, C. and Coles, M., (2021). Equilibrium Job Turnover and the Business Cycle
Coles, M. and Francesconi, M., (2017).
Coles, M. and Kelishomi, AM., (2015).
Coles, M. and Mortensen, DT., (2015).
Coles, M. and Francesconi, M., (2013).
Coles, M. and Mortensen, DT., (2012).
Coles, M. and Mortensen, DT., (2011).
Coles, M. and Mortensen, DT., (2011).
Coles, M. and Kelishomi, AM., (2011).
Burdett, K. and Coles, M., (2010).
Burdett, K., Carrillo-Tudela, C. and Coles, M., (2009).
Coles, M., Carrillo-Tudela, C. and Burdett, K., (2008).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2008).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2007).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2007).
Booth, AL., Coles, M. and Gong, X., (2007).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2007).
Burdett, K. and Coles, M., (2007).
Booth, AL., Coles, M. and Gong, X., (2006).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2006).
Coles, M. and Masters, A., (2006).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2005).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2005).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2005).
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2005).
Coles, M., (2005).
Coles, M. and Petrongolo, B., (2005).
Masters, A. and Coles, M., (2004).
Masters, A. and Coles, M., (2004). Optimal Unemployment Insurance in a Matching Equilibrium
Booth, AL. and Coles, M., (2004).
Coles, M. and Petrongolo, B., (2003).
Coles, M. and Petrongolo, B., (2003).
Coles, M. and Petrongolo, B., (2002).
Coles, M. and Muthoo, A., (2000).
Coles, M. and Eeckhout, J., (2000).
Coles, M. and Eeckhout, J., (2000).
Coles, M., (1996).
Coles, M., (1996).
Coles, M. and Hildreth, A., (1996).
Coles, M. and Philippopoulos, A., (1995).
Burdett, K. and Coles, M., (1995).
Coles, M. and Smith, E., (1995).
Coles, M. and Smith, E., (1994).
Coles, M. and Wright, R., (1994).
Coles, M. and Smith, E., (1994).
Coles, M. and Muthoo, A., (1994).
van Ours, JC., Burdett, K. and Coles, M., (1994).
Burdett, K., Coles, M. and van Ours, JC., (1994).
Coles, M., (1994).
Coles, M. and Farrow, RJ., (1986).
Scholarly Editions (1)
Coles, M. and Francesconi, M.,
Grants and funding
2011
Understanding the impact of recession on labour market behaviour in Britain
Economic & Social Research Council
Contact
Academic support hours:
Tuesdays 12-12.50pm Thursdays 12-12.50pm Autumn and Summer Terms only