Yanos Zylberberg
Professor of Economics, University of Bristol
Yanos Zylberberg is currently a Professor at the University of Bristol. His primary research interests are: labor economics, urban economics, economic history, and development.
Recent work by Yanos Zylberberg
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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
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Why don’t farmers grow more profitable crops?
Agricultural productivity in developing countries remains low and uneven, with high-return crops offering significant potential gains but limited adoption due to clustered social networks that restrict the diffusion of new technologies.
Published 30.09.25
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Migrants and Firms: Evidence from China
In response to migration from rural areas, manufacturing production becomes more labour intensive due to a change in technology and product varieties
Published 11.07.22