Lee Tyrrell-Hendry

Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Bath


About me

I am a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Bath.

Research interests:
My research lies in the intersection of macroeconomics, finance and policy. I am particularly interested in understanding the effects of heterogeneity and financial frictions on the macroeconomy and on welfare, and the implications for policy.

View my CV or read about my research

Contact:
Lee.T.Hendry@gmail.com or lth35@bath.ac.uk

Address:
4.48, 3 East
Department of Economics
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath, BA2 7AY

Research

Abstract: What are the limits on how much a government can borrow when the real interest rate on public debt is below the growth rate of the economy? I explore this question using a standard model of risky investment under incomplete markets, extended to feature emerging market (EM) economies with even greater risk, and limits to the private supply of safe assets. These two elements further inflate the bubble in public debt, affording developed market (DM) governments even greater fiscal space.

Abstract: How should governments calibrate the desire for redistribution via progressive taxation against the need to incentivise the accumulation of human capital? I explore this question in a heterogeneous agent model featuring stochastic human capital accumulation where agents choose an optimal number of years to study before starting work. The social welfare-maximising policy features generous subsidies for education and highly progressive labour taxes.