Tom Coupe

Tom Coupe serves as a Professor at the University of Canterbury, where he applies sophisticated econometric methods to analyze diverse economic and social phenomena. His research portfolio spans an impressively broad range of topics, including job insecurity, terrorism's impact on society, war and happiness, the Eurovision Song Contest, and trade policy preferences, with his work consistently demonstrating innovative applications of statistical analysis to real-world issues. Prior to his current role, he served as Associate Professor at the Kyiv School of Economics and Kyiv Economics Institute for over six years, where he developed his expertise in applied economics and econometric research. His academic impact is evidenced by his extensive publication record of 56 research works garnering over 1,000 citations, while his recent focus on replication studies highlights his commitment to research integrity and methodological rigor. At Canterbury, he continues to shape economic scholarship through his teaching and research supervision, bringing his extensive experience in applied economics to bear on contemporary challenges while maintaining an active research agenda that combines statistical precision with relevant social and economic questions.