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Research interests
I am a Senior Lecturer in Business Economics at the University of Bath School of Management. My primary research interests surround the governance and regulation of organisations, with a particular focus on the provision of public utilities and other key sectors, most notably the global tobacco industry. I have researched the conduct, performance, and market impact of transnational companies, and appropriate regulatory measures that might be applied to such companies in order to secure the public interest. More recently I have developed an interest in the conduct and performance of micro-firms, especially in the area of regulation.
I have worked with and have been funded by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), The Irish Cancer Society, The Irish Heart Foundaction, The Royal Economics society, the National Insitute for Health Research, and Cancer Research UK. I have shared my expertise with the Houses of Parliament, HM Treasury, and the Department for Health in the UK, and the Ministry of Finance in the Republic of Ireland, and I and my work have been featured in various national media outlets.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
I am interested in hearing from potential PhD students who wish to explore topics in the area the Regulation and Governance of organisations. I would particularly welcome contract from those wanting to explore any aspect of Tobacco companies behaviour or regulation, and the the governance of 'third sector' organisations, such as companies governed by Trusts (e.g. Companies Limited by Guarantee such as Network Rail).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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STOP 2
Gilmore, A., Bloomfield, M., Branston, R., Gallagher, A., Elmitwalli, S., Fitzpatrick, I., Gallagher, A., Hiscock, R., Legg, T., Matthes, B. & Rowell, A.
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Other
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Using Nielsen Data to Evaluate the Impact of Standardised Packaging of Tobacco in the UK
Gilmore, A., Augustin, N., Branston, R., Evans-Reeves, K. & Hiscock, R.
1/06/17 → 31/07/20
Project: UK charity
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Understanding the Impact of Tobacco Tax Increases and Tobacco Industry Pricing on Smoking Behaviours and Inequalities
Gilmore, A., Branston, R., Sims, M. & Hiscock, R.
National Institute for Health Research
1/09/14 → 31/12/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Understanding the Impact of Tobacco Tax Increasses and Tobacco Industry Pricing on Smoking Behaviours and Inequalities
National Institute for Health Research
1/09/14 → 31/08/17
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Corporate communication of the relative health risks of IQOS through a webchat service
Braznell, S., Branston, J. R. & Gilmore, A., 19 Jul 2023, In: Tobacco Control. 32, e2, p. e205-e211Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Is Spain lagging behind, and would the new EU Tobacco Tax Directive help?
Ross, H., López-Nicolás, Á. & Branston, R., 26 Apr 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Perceived regulatory compliance in micro-firms: the case of English accommodation providers
Betton, M. E., Branston, J. R. & Tomlinson, P. R., 11 Apr 2023, In: Journal of General Management. 48, 3, p. 293-306Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Promoting convergence and closing gaps using affordability based minimum taxes: an illustration using the European Union Tobacco Tax Directive
Branston, J. R. & López-Nicolás, Á., 17 Aug 2023, In: Tobacco Control. 32, 5, p. 667-671 5 p., 056960.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reflections on Seminar Attendance, Lecture Capture, and Other Factor Impacts on Postgraduate Student Performance
Betton, M. & Branston, J. R., 7 Feb 2023, In: Advances in Economics Education . 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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