Alex Trew
Professor in Economics, University of Glasgow
Alex Trew is Professor in Economics at University of Glasgow, working on economic growth, economic geography and economic history. Alex was educated at Durham University, the University of Warwick and the University of St Andrews.
Recent work by Alex Trew
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When specialisation backfires: Why Britain’s industrial past still shapes its cities today
Industrial clusters can fuel economic booms today, but can also trap cities into tomorrow's decline. Evidence from two centuries of British cities reveals the lasting costs of specialisation.
Published 28.10.25