The St Andrews Economist is the official publication of the St Andrews Economics Society. Our articles cover global and current affairs, academic theory, economic policies and trends.
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Lily Bolash, Editor-in-Chief
Lily is a fourth-year student of International Relations and Russian. She is interested in how cultural politics impact international affairs during periods of conflict and ‘peace.’ Outside of writing, she also enjoys swimming, learning languages, and time spent in city parks with friends.
Tommy Thin, Editor-in-Chief
Tommy is a fourth-year Modern History student. He is interested in electoral politics – particularly in the UK and the US – and the evolving role of the media in the twenty-first century.
Charlotte Corcoran, Africa Editor
Charlotte is a third-year International Relations and Arabic student. She’s super interested in the development of global environmental policy and economics in the Middle East and Africa. She’s excited to see the increased role of women in the international political sphere as well. In her free time you can usually find her running, at the pub, or doing something crafty with her friends
Aleyna Taber, The Americas Editor
Aleyna is a third-year student studying International Relations and Social Anthropology who was born and raised in France by American parents. She is interested in the intersection of immigration, inequality and structural violence, particularly regarding the US-Mexican border, and the influence of culture on politics. Other than writing, she enjoys reading, chatting with friends, listening to music, and discovering new cities and landscapes.
Alix Ramillon, Asia Editor
Alix is a fourth-year student in International Relations. She has grown up in Singapore and her area of interest is China’s regional and foreign policies and the Southeast Asian region. She enjoys reading and travelling.
Uday Jagat, Business Editor
Uday is a third-year student of Economics and Management from Chandigarh, India. He’s very interested in today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape and how rising complexities in international trade are creating barriers as well as opportunities for businesses around the world. You can find him on the golf courses, football pitches, Molly’s, or on lichess during lectures.
Ariane O’Rourke, Culture Editor
Ariane is a fourth-year Economics and International Relations student from Boston. She is particularly interested in how culture reflects and reinforces structures of inequality, with a focus on how cultural narratives shape public understandings of class, mobility, and power.
Oscar Braun, Environment Editor
Oscar is a fourth-year student studying Chinese Studies and Economics from the Cotswolds, England. Having spent the summer focusing on climate change and sustainability services, he is interested in modelling what a ‘just transition’ to a net-zero world looks like. Outside of this, he enjoys flying and cycling in the highlands.
Laura Lakics, Europe Editor
Laura is a third-year student studying Economics and Philosophy. Originally from Hungary, Laura is interested in macroeconomic policy and exploring how policy decisions shape reality. She is also a member of the Economics Society and enjoys travelling and good conversations.
Rory Fleming-Stewart, Middle East Editor
Rory is a fourth-year International Relations and Arabic student with particular interests in conflict, extremism, and peoples’ self-determination – particularly in a Middle East-North African context. In his free time, he enjoys photography and travel.
Maria Otto, Finance Editor
Maria is a second-year student of Financial Economics and Management. Having lived in Mexico, the United States, and Switzerland, she has developed a keen interest in the intersection between financial markets and global macroeconomic and sociopolitical events. Maria has a love for reading, computer programming, running and languages – she is in the process of learning her fourth, Arabic.
Skye Ferguson, Science & Technology Editor
Skye is a second-year Economics student from Thailand and Scotland. She is interested in how economic theory and data can guide policy, to reduce barriers to opportunity and improve quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and going for coffee with friends.
Elisabeth van Meer, United Kingdom Editor
Elisabeth is a third-year Economics and Philosophy student passionate about the intersection of data-driven analysis, ethical reasoning, and public policy. In her role at the St Andrews Economist, she is excited to explore how these tools can address and shape the social and economic challenges faced by the UK.
Cadence Mak, United States Editor
Cadence is a fourth-year student of International Relations and Chinese Studies. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Her interests include Sino-Western relations and postcolonial theory, which stem from her Cantonese background. Outside of academics, she enjoys crossword puzzles and exploring new museums.
Sarah Caldwell, Recently in Politics Editor
Sarah is a third-year Economics student from Providence, Rhode Island, in the William & Mary Joint Degree Programme. She is most interested in writing about current events and world affairs through the lens of postcolonial and political economic structures. In her free time, she enjoys learning new languages, streaming podcasts on politics, and lots and lots of travel!
Abigail Li, Recently in Business Editor
Abigail is a penultimate-year student currently studying Economics and International Relations. Her interests lie in global markets and real estate, with a focus on how macroeconomic shifts influence investment strategies and asset performance. She also enjoys baking and hosting dinner parties for friends.
Isabella Checkley, Special Edition Editor
Izzy is a fourth-year English and International Relations student from Buckinghamshire, England. Her interests include UK party politics, electoral systems, and the intersection of politics, culture, and media. In her spare time, she enjoys water sports, cycling, and spending time with friends at the beach.