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Biography
Glauco De Vita (BA Hons, MPhil, PhD) is a Professor of International Business Economics in the Centre for Business in Society (CBiS) and Strategic Director of CBiS' PhD Programme. A Cambridge university alumnus and former senior analyst for an American multinational, Glauco joined Coventry University in November 2015, from Oxford Brookes University where over the years he held several key roles including as Faculty Associate Dean Research & Knowledge Exchange. Glauco has over 90 publications based on leading-edge contributions in various areas of economics, international finance and business and management. Some journal high spots include: Economics Letters; Energy Economics; Journal of International Money and Finance; Journal of Financial Stability; Urban Studies; Journal of Development Studies; Business History; Business Ethics Quarterly; International Journal of Management Reviews; Journal of Small Business Management; Annals of Tourism Research; Tourism Management; and Journal of Travel Research. He has published extensively also in management education (e.g., Studies in Higher Education), where he has also earned an international reputation. Glauco is a strong supporter of Coventry University’s Research Enriched Learning (REL) agenda with his research and pedagogic expertise informing UG and PG students’ mentoring and supervision, the creation of case studies and other teaching materials, guest lectures, and module design and upgrading (e.g. UG 366SAM, 'Critical Issues in Globalisation'). His recent book, “Roadmap to a successful PhD in Business & Management and the Social Sciences - The definitive guide for postgraduate researchers” (with J. Begley and D. Bowen, 2021, Peter Lang Publishing) attests to his intellectual leadership in supporting postgraduate researchers and early career researchers.
Glauco also has a track record of successful bid writing, including as Principal Investigator for both the ESRC (2007/8, RES 000-22-2350) and, more recently, The Leverhulme Trust (2023/24, RPG-2023-099). He also has considerable experience of successful supervision of master and doctoral students as well as PhD examining (Bath; Reading; Warwick; York; University of Cape Town, RSA; etc.). He is a member of various editorial boards and a Fellow of The HE Academy (UK). In January 2023, Glauco was also appointed as a member of the ESRC’s Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) Peer Review College. He also served as a Member of the Advisory Panel to the UK Government Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Area of Expertise:
International Business Economics
Research Interests
Vision Statement
My eclectic interests have developed over time, converging toward the study of phenomena located mostly at the interface of international economics, international economic development and international business. These include the macroeconomic environment, foreign direct investment (FDI), trade, the role of exchange rates, and outsourcing/off-shoring. These phenomena have been over-theorised over past decades, with too much model building and insufficient emphasis on testing the assumptions of underlying hypotheses. I prefer applied research because I am more interested in uncovering what happens in the real world by letting the data tell much of the story. The spark for any particular research project always stems from the identification of a knowledge gap within a particular debate. The challenge of addressing an issue that has been overlooked in previous work fills me with excitement and I truly enjoy the thrill of discovery. I also see considerable potential in both cross- and inter-disciplinary work; research that benefits from theoretical contributions from multiple disciplines or that draws from different methodological traditions, holds great potential for a better understanding of complex phenomena and for producing significant insights.
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):
External positions
Member of the ESRC’s Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) Peer Review College (appointed in January 2023), Economic and Social Research Council
23 Jan 2023 → …
External Examiner for BSc(Hons) Programmes in Economics, Economics & Finance, and Banking & Finance, University of Winchester
1 Oct 2021 → 30 Sept 2025
External Examiner for the masters programmes of the Department of Economics, University of Reading
1 Jan 2016 → 31 Dec 2019
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Do higher public and private debt levels benefit the wealthy?
De Vita, G. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/23 → 31/08/24
Project: Research
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A framework of ‘doctorateness’ for the social sciences and postgraduate researchers’ perceptions of key attributes of an excellent PhD thesis
De Vita, G. & Begley, J., 2024, In: Studies in Higher Education. 49, 11, p. 1884-1899 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An empiric on geopolitical risk and the tourism-economic growth nexus
Kyaw, K. S., Luo, Y. & De Vita, G., 30 Aug 2024, In: Journal of Economic Studies. 51, 7, p. 1410-1424 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Civil Conflict and Cross-Border Lending: A Sectoral, Micro Lender-Level Analysis of Syndicated Loans
Li, C., Luo, Y. & De Vita, G., 2 Oct 2024, In: Defence and Peace Economics. 35, 7, p. 931-956 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Climate Risk and Foreign Direct Investment Entry Mode
Li, C., Luo, Y. & De Vita, G., 29 Dec 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of International Finance & Economics. (In-Press), p. (In-Press)Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dis(abling) conceptions of disability sport: An analysis of institutional change in the Paralympic movement through the lens of boundary and practice work.
Gerard, S., Brittain, I. & De Vita, G., 8 Jan 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Businesss History. (In-Press), p. (In-Press) 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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International Expert Reviewer of three grant applications on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Science’s National Center of Science & Technology Evaluation (NCSTE) of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
De Vita, G. (Reviewer)
6 Jan 2025 → 9 Jan 2025Activity: Other › Reviewer of proposals for funding
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28th International Conference on Macroeconomic Analysis and International Finance
De Vita, G. (Speaker)
30 May 2024 → 2 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Reviewer for BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants SRG 2024-25 Round
De Vita, G. (Reviewer)
17 Oct 2024Activity: Other › Reviewer of proposals for funding
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Economic and Social Research Council (External organisation)
De Vita, G. (Member)
23 Jan 2023Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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PhD External Examiner (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
De Vita, G. (Examiner)
Sept 2023Activity: Examination
Prizes
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Awarded Top Scholar status by ScholarGPS
De Vita, G. (Recipient), 14 Oct 2024
Prize: National/international honour
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Best Reviewer of the Year Award 2019
De Vita, G. (Recipient), 17 Feb 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Does higher public debt benefit the rich?
De Vita, G., Luo, Y., Kyaw, S. & Li, K.
20/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Spring Budget 2024: A CBiS expert’s instant reactions
6/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The widening the gap between the “haves and have-nots”
28/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Didn’t the Chancellor read our blog on the sustainability of ‘triple lock’?
22/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Is the state pension ‘triple lock’ sustainable?
23/08/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment