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Gavin was a source of inspiration to us all, and provided a role model for all teachers and researchers in economics. In more recent times, even when periods of ill health took him away from work, his research output was enviable, including several journal articles, working papers and three book chapters. This is one of the many testaments to his immense intellect and commitment to economics, a subject which he clearly loved, and for which he so effectively passed on his enthusiasm. He was hugely supportive of Oxonomics, and as an Editorial Fellow gave freely of his time, providing advice and support, and encouraging others (particularly from the Economics Faculty) to do the same. His extensive experience as an Editor of the Oxford Bullein of Economics and Statistics, and his attention to detail, were invaluable, and his tact and kindness meant that he was always the person to turn to if there were problems.

Oxonomics, the graduate student-run economics journal based in the Department of Economics and the Said Business School, plans to appoint two new student editors this term. The work is varied and challenging, but should not be too time-consuming, perhaps taking up about three days of work per term on average. The current editors have carried out tasks ranging from discussing typefaces with printers to interviewing Nobel prizewinners, as well as lots of proofreading and editing of articles. Successful applicants will gain a broader overview of their subject, many interesting academic contacts, and hands-on experience of the editing process.

The central aim of Oxonomics is to publish articles that engage critically and originally with real-world economic issues in a way that is accessible and entertaining. In doing so, we hope to provide a forum for research done at different levels of academia in which emerging scholars can publish the results of their research alongside established academics and policymakers. We strive to disseminate this cutting-edge economics research in a form readable to as wide an audience as possible.