Imran Rasul (@ImranRasul3) / X

Imran Rasul

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Imran Rasul

@ImranRasul3

Professor of Economics, University College London; Research Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies; Co-Director, Stone Centre at UCL Economics.

Highbury, London

Joined July 2016

Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Sep 8, 2018
With a heavy heart, I have resigned from the EAC this morning. The circumstances in which Atif was asked to step down are ones I profoundly disagree with. Basing decisions on religious affiliation goes against my principles, or the values I am trying to teach my children. (1/5)
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Oct 10, 2020
My dad came to the UK in the 1960s, aged 15, alone. My parents settled in London in the early 70s & together made many hard choices to give their kids a better chance in life. My sincerest wish is the UK remains an open, tolerant society for those in need. It makes us all better.
The British Academy
@BritishAcademy_
Oct 10, 2020
We're delighted that three Fellows of the British Academy, Professor Sarah Worthington, Professor @sophiescott and Professor @ImranRasul3, have been recognised in the #QueensBirthdayHonours list for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/fellows-o…
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Sep 8, 2018
Replying to @ImranRasul3
Truth be told, if there was one academic on the EAC that Pakistan needs, it was @AtifRMian. Resolving the macro and fiscal mess the country is in will lay the bedrock for social protection, poverty alleviation policies and other economic reforms the country also needs. (3/5)
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Sep 8, 2018
Replying to @ImranRasul3
I wish the government and EAC luck in their future work, and remain willing to offer non-partisan, evidence based advice that can help improve economic policy making in the country. (5/5)
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Sep 8, 2018
Replying to @ImranRasul3
Pakistan is full of talent: I have seen this in the students/academics/orgs/NGOs/civil servants I have been lucky to work with. It needs leaders willing to draw on all this talent, and that are willing to appeal to our better sides, for the common good and not sow division. (4/5)
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Sep 8, 2018
Replying to @ImranRasul3
The establishment of the EAC and its members offered a great opportunity for better economic policy. Events these past 10 days have shown the best and worst of Pakistani politics at the moment. (2/5)
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Sep 1, 2018
Honored to be asked to serve on the Economic Advisory Council in Pakistan, alongside @aikhwaja @AtifRMian and others. A window of opportunity to improve economic performance and circumstances for the country. @CERPakistan @igc
PTI
@PTIofficial
Sep 1, 2018
Federal government has notified the new Economic Advisory Council(EAC). The council includes 11 private sector members and 7 government officials.
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
May 11, 2022
A great pleasure taking my parents to Buck Pal. Their journey: gambling on international migration in the 60s, working multiple jobs, overcoming discrimination to see their kids become an engineer, doctor, teacher (+me!). Now FT grandparents to 8. Economic opportunities matter.🙏🏽
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Jul 16, 2020
Our paper on training is now forthcoming in Econometrica. Compares returns to vocational vs on-the-job training over 4 yrs, combining RCT+structural model. Potential implications for COVID-recovery in LICs. Video summary:bit.ly/AV_Slideshow Paper:bit.ly/trainWP
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Mar 18, 2021
In 2020 we began an initiative @JEEA_News asking authors to submit teaching materials for their accepted articles - these are open access. As we now have quite a catalogue, we made the teaching materials page searchable by JEL code and issue number. Enjoy! eeassoc.org/index.php/teac…
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Oct 10, 2020
It is so nice to be recognised this way. It gives me a chance to thank countless others who have helped me in life, by teaching me, working with me, pushing me to do better, setting examples on how economics can be used for good, and inspiring me through their curiosity.🙏
The British Academy
@BritishAcademy_
Oct 10, 2020
We're delighted that three Fellows of the British Academy, Professor Sarah Worthington, Professor @sophiescott and Professor @ImranRasul3, have been recognised in the #QueensBirthdayHonours list for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/fellows-o…
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Sep 1, 2022
So honoured to have this opportunity. Thank you @R_Blundell_UCL - you leave boots too big to fill, but I’ll do my best to follow your path. I look forward to working with you & the amazingly talented and motivated team @TheIFS on the economic challenges ahead in the UK & abroad.
Institute for Fiscal Studies
@TheIFS
Sep 1, 2022
We are delighted to announce that @ImranRasul3 is the new Director of the Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy (CPP) at @TheIFS, after @R_Blundell_UCL steps down from 31 years in the role. Read more about the appointment ⬇️ ifs.org.uk/news/professor…
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Sep 7, 2018
Extremely disappointed to hear this news, will be very hard to replace Atif. Pakistan needs to draw on all of its talent, based on knowledge and ability, and not irrelevant factors. I wait to see whether the idea of the EAC can live up to its promise.
Dawn.com
@dawn_com
Sep 7, 2018
Princeton professor Atif R. Mian has agreed to give up his position on the PM Imran Khan-led council: senator dawn.com/news/1431495
Imran Rasul
@ImranRasul3
Jul 9, 2021
I know 16 is nothing special, but after the last 16 months it feels special. @orianabandiera and I tied the knot 16 years ago today, most amazing thing ever to happen to me, my anchor, who helps me keep all life’s ups, downs and uncertainties in beautiful perspective.