Personal profile
Research overview
Radek uses macroeconomic theory and empirical data to explore the deep, historical drivers of long-run growth and economic development. His current research focuses on evolutionary macroeconomics—specifically how the selection of human traits, such as societal patience, shapes centuries-long macroeconomic trends. He also maintains an established research agenda analyzing the mechanics of structural transformation, misallocation, and the role of natural resources in the wealth of nations.
Research interests
Macro Development; Historical Economics; Long-Run Growth; Evolutionary Macroeconomics; Structural Transformation; Natural Resources.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Extracting wedges: misallocation and taxation in the oil industry
Stefanski, R., Ahlvik, L., Andersen, J. J., Harding, T. & Trew, A., 28 May 2025, Munich: CESifo, 33 p. (CESifo working papers; no. 11915).Research output: Working paper › Discussion paper
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The rise and fall of fossil fuels: convergence or industrialization?
Mac Domhnaill, C. & Stefanski, R., 22 May 2025, p. 1-38, 38 p.Research output: Working paper › Discussion paper
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Selection, patience, and the interest rate
Trew, A. & Stefanski, R., 8 Feb 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Political Economy Macroeconomics. Ahead of print, 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fossil fuel subsidies amount to hundreds of billions of dollars a year – here’s how to get rid of them
McCulloch, N. & Stefanski, R., 11 Feb 2021, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Boom goes the price: giant resource discoveries and real exchange rate appreciation
Harding, T., Stefanski, R. & Toews, G., 8 Feb 2020, St Andrews: University of St Andrews, p. 1-28, 28 p. (School of Economics and Finance Discussion Paper; no. 1608).Research output: Working paper › Discussion paper
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Datasets
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Replication Data for: "Selection, Patience, and the Interest Rate"
Stefanski, R. (Creator), Trew, A. (Contributor), Stefanski, R. (Contributor) & Trew, A. (Contributor), Harvard Dataverse, 13 Sept 2023
DOI: 10.7910/dvn/ugwohh
Dataset
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Quantifying the Cultural Roots of the Industrial Revolution
Stefanski, R. (PI)
10/02/26 → 10/02/27
Project: Standard
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Structural Transformation Workshop: Structural Transformation Workshop
Trew, A. (PI) & Stefanski, R. (CoI)
1/05/15 → 31/10/15
Project: Standard
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Structural Transformation Workshop: Structural Transformation Workshop
Stefanski, R. (PI) & Trew, A. (CoI)
1/05/15 → 31/10/15
Project: Standard
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Activities
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Scottish Economic Society Annual Conference 2024
Stefanski, R. (Participant)
2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a workshop, seminar, course
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What’s in a wedge? Distortions in the Oil Industry.
Stefanski, R. (Speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Presentation
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What’s in a wedge? Distortions in the Oil Industry.
Stefanski, R. (Speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Boom goes the price: Giant resource discoveries and real exchange rate appreciation
Stefanski, R. (Speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Presentation
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What’s in a wedge? Distortions in the Oil Industry.
Stefanski, R. (Speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Americas hidden subsidies for fossil fuels are worth $170 billion a year
1/03/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Relating to Research
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Fossil fuel subsidies of EU Presidency holder – Luxembourg – worst in EU going into Paris climate negotiations
22/09/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Relating to Research
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Der niedrige Ölpreis ist eine Chance für den Klimaschutz
14/08/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Relating to Research
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