Dr Lindsey Appleyard is an economic geographer with research interests around financial geographies, specialising in financial inclusion and inclusive economies. Lindsey’s recent research has focused on responsible lending and borrowing, subprime credit, financial capability and financial citizenship. She makes an academic contribution by providing nuanced understandings of the ‘lived experience’ of financialization. Through Lindsey’s networks and collaborations, her body of research aims to make a significant impact on the economy and society by influencing policy and practice. Lindsey has successfully been awarded funding for research and impact from a range of sources, including RCUK, Barrow Cadbury Trust, Carnegie Trust UK and the Money Advice Service. Her research has been disseminated at a variety of international and national conferences (such as RGS-IBG, AAG) and has published widely in a peer-reviewed journals including: Journal of Economic Geography, Regional Studies, and Environment and Planning A. Lindsey is also a co-founder and Director of Credit U.

Area of Expertise:

Financial Inclusion, Inclusive Economies, Alternative Finance, Subprime Credit, Financialization, Financial Capability

Financial Geographies; Financialization; Inclusive Economies, Alternative Finance, Subprime and Mainstream Credit, Financial Inclusion and Exclusion, Financial Capability

I am interested in financial inclusion and how financial products and services can be fairer for consumers. This is so that people can access appropriate, affordable financial products so that they may build financial security for themselves and their communities. My aim is to undertake rigorous qualitative research that generates impact within and beyond academia.