Nicholas F. R. Crafts (born March 9, 1949, Nottingham, England) is Professor of Economics and Economic History at the University of Warwick, a post he has held since 2005. Previously he was a world renound Professor of Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) between 1995-2005. His main fields of interest are the British Economy in the last 200 years, European Economic Growth, Historical data on the British economy, the Industrial Revolution and international income distribution, especially with reference to the Human Development Index. He has produced a substantial body of papers for academic journals, the British government and international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund. March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... For other uses, see Nottingham (disambiguation). ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... The University of Warwick coat of arms The University of Warwick is one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom. ... The London School of Economics and Political Science, often called the London School of Economics or the LSE, is one of the worlds major specialist universities in economics and social sciences. ... A Watt steam engine in Madrid. ... The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that oversees the global financial system by observing exchange rates and balance of payments, as well as offering financial and technical assistance when requested. ...

Career summary

He was a student at Trinity College, Cambridge and graduated in 1970. From 1971 to 1972 he was a lecturer in Economic History at the, University of Exeter. 1974-1986 he was Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. 1987-1988 he was Professor of Economic History at the University of Leeds and from 1988-1995 he was Professor of Economic History, at the University of Warwick. 1995-2005 he was Professor of Economic History, at the London School of Economics. In 2005 he rejoined the University of Warwick. Full name The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity Motto Virtus vera nobilitas Virtue is true Nobility Named after The Holy Trinity Previous names King’s Hall and Michaelhouse (until merged in 1546) Established 1546 Sister College(s) Christ Church Master The Lord Rees of Ludlow Location Trinity Street... The University of Exeter is the principal university in the city of Exeter, England. ... The University of California, Berkeley (also known as UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Cal, and by other names, see below) is the oldest and flagship campus of the ten-campus University of California system. ... Parkinson Building, University of Leeds The University of Leeds is a major teaching and research university, one of the largest in the United Kingdom. ... The University of Warwick coat of arms The University of Warwick is one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom. ... It has been suggested that LSE Computer Security Research Centre be merged into this article or section. ... The University of Warwick coat of arms The University of Warwick is one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom. ...

External links

• Profile at the LSE

• CV at the LSE