Personal profile
Contact Details
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Biography
I am a behavioural economist and joined Aston University in October 2020. My primary research interests lie within the area of charitable giving and philanthropy, with a focus on donor behaviour. I am currently reading for my PhD within this field.
I currently teach Introductory Business Economics, International Business Economics, and Mathematics for Economics and have a keen interest in adopting technology to enhance the learning experience.
Research Interests
My research interests lie within behavioural economics and experimental economics. My current PhD research focuses on the non-profit sector, where I am investigating the motives that underpin the decision to donate. Specifically, I am interested in how information pertaining to the financial performance of charities affects the behaviour of donors.
Teaching Activity
- BS1111 - Mathematics for Economists
- BS1194 - Introductory Business Economics
- BS2286 - International Business Economics
- BS3373 - Behavioural Economics
Employment
- 2020 - Present: Aston University - Teaching Fellow in Economics
- 2015 - 2020: Coventry University - Lecturer in Economics
- 2012 - 2015: Coventry University - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The Impact of Financial Information and its Framing Effects on Donation Behaviour, Coventry University
Award Date: 24 Jul 2025
MSc, Economics, University of Birmingham
Award Date: 1 Nov 2015
BA, Economics, Coventry University
Award Date: 1 Nov 2012
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 2 Article
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Bridging Mathematical Proficiency and Economic Reasoning: A Commentary on Calculus in Undergraduate Economics Education
Thompson, A., 31 Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education. 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using Dictator Game Experiments to Learn About Charitable Giving
Cartwright, E. & Thompson, A., 9 May 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Voluntas. 34, p. 185-191Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
10 Citations (Scopus)