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Professor Anthony Rafferty

Professor in Employment Studies, Alliance Manchester Business School

Research Theme: Human capital

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Anthony’s research concerns issues surrounding labour market inequalities (e.g. gender and racial discrimination) and understanding the implications for organisational and management practice of issues of sustainable and inclusive growth. He has undertaken advisory roles or research consultancy for a variety of organisations including the UN International Labour Organisation, the European Institute for Gender Equality, the UK Commission for Skills and Employment, The European Foundation and the UK Research Council. He has also advised the UK government on employment and welfare reform issues.

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