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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Laura Lakics, Editor-in-Chief
Laura is a fourth-year student of Economics and Philosophy. Originally from Hungary, Laura is interested in monetary and macroeconomic policy and exploring how policy decisions shape reality. If not in the library, you can hear her playing guitar in halls or planning trips around Europe.
Skye Ferguson, Editor-in-Chief
Skye is a third-year Economics student from Bangkok and Edinburgh. She is interested in how economic research and data can help design effective public policy, particularly in areas relating to education, labour markets, and inequality. Her spare time is best spent hiking, cooking, or trying out new cafés.
Charlotte Corcoran, Africa Editor
Charlotte is a fourth-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 fourth-year student studying International Relations and Social Anthropology. Born and raised in France by American parents, she has a particular interest in the intersection of immigration and inequality, and how popular culture both reflects and influences politics. She has just finished a semester abroad in Hong Kong, where she has developed an avid love for traveling, hiking and making new connections with people from different backgrounds.
Pranav Chopra, Asia Editor
Pranav is a second-year Financial Economics student from Delhi, India. He is interested in the intersection of economics and geopolitics, particularly how strategic competition across Asia influences trade, investment, and financial markets. Outside his studies, you’ll usually find him on the golf course, planning his next trip or catching up with friends at the pub.
Uday Jagat, Business Editor
Uday is a fourth-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.
Emery Pressman, Culture Editor
Emery is a third-year Economics and Psychology student. She is from Los Angeles, and her area of interest lies in the interaction between the entertainment industry and the US economy, with a concentration on how film & TV production both shape and reflect current cultural, political and economic conversations. In addition to writing, she enjoys cooking, travel, fashion, dance, and walks on East Sands.
Thomas Gorbold, Environment Editor
Thomas is a third-year Financial Economics student from Boulder, Colorado. He is interested in natural resources and weather systems, with a specific focus on commodity trading. He also enjoys hiking, playing golf, and backcountry skiing.
Lizzi Williamson, Europe Editor
Lizzi is a third-year Spanish and Russian student from Edinburgh. Her language studies have fostered a particular interest in the politics of the Spanish-speaking world, while her wider academic interests lie at the intersection of international trade, global shipping and maritime law. Outside her studies, she enjoys Muay Thai, travelling and searching for the perfect Sunday roast.
Jack Percival, Middle East Editor
Jack is a fourth-year Arabic and Spanish student from Kent, England. He is interested in post-colonial societies, corruption, and tracking changes in global political culture. Besides writing, he enjoys visiting art museums, five-a-side football, and the NYT daily word games.
Maria Otto, Finance Editor
Maria is a third-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.
Trent Griger, Science & Technology Editor
Trent is a third-year Economics and International Relations student from Maryland. He holds a keen interest in emerging technologies and their impacts on the global economy and geopolitical landscape. Outside of this, he enjoys cooking and travelling with friends.
Matthew Payne, United Kingdom Editor
Matthew Payne is a second year Economics & Sustainable Development student from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He is very interested in the politics of the United Kingdom, particularly how elections and campaigns run. Outside of writing, he also enjoys playing football, chess and jogging.
Avery Fahrman, United States Editor
Avery is a third-year student of Economics and Philosophy from Darien, Connecticut. He is interested in the intersection of political economy, AI policy, and Cold War-era Anglo-American history. He has experience in M&A and private equity through internships in London and New York. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, golf, and playing lacrosse. He is biliterate in English and Latin, and is working to become fluent in Spanish.
Sarah Caldwell, Recently in Politics Editor
Sarah is a fourth-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!
Emaan Nazar Shah, Recently in Business Editor
Emaan is a third-year student studying Financial Economics and Management from Pakistan. Having previously worked in the finance industry, she became fascinated by how interconnected the business world is, and how developments in one sector, market, or region can ripple across industries and the global economy. She is particularly interested in global markets, business, and the intersection of economics, finance, and geopolitics, and is always keen to discuss current affairs and their wider impact. Outside of academics, she enjoys exploring different coffee and matcha spots, experiencing new cultures through travel, and spending quality time with friends.
Jack Grove, Special Edition Editor
Jack is a fourth-year biochemistry student. He’s super interested in the intersection of science and culture, particularly as it relates to public service and policy. While trying to avoid the lab, you can find him enthusiastically pushing a new movie onto his friends, cooking increasingly complex dinners, or going for a run with ever-growing lists of injuries.
Sannat Odhrani, Special Edition Editor
Sannat is a second-year student of International Relations from India who grew up in Dubai. She is very interested in Middle Eastern geopolitics, particularly the shifting nature of alliances in the region, postcolonial theory, and development across the Global South. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, painting, and lifting.