My research interests are in macroeconomics and labour economics, particularly non-standard contracts, including zero-hours contracts and part-time work. I also have a supporting interest in labour markets in sports.
Creating research-ready data by linking Census data to ASHE - WED4
PI: Dr Carl Singleton
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Research Report
Data Insight: How many jobs, how much earned?
Scarfe R, Singleton C, Bryson A, Forth J, Phan V, Ritchie F & Whittard D (2025) Data Insight: How many jobs, how much earned?. Administrative Data Research UK (Economic and Social Research Council). https://www.adruk.org/news-publications/publications-reports/data-insight-how-many-jobs-how-much-earned/. https://www.adruk.org/news-publications/publications-reports/data-insight-how-many-jobs-how-much-earned/
Research Report
Data Insight: New evidence on gender pay gaps in Great Britain
Scarfe R, Singleton C, Bryson A, Forth J, Phan V, Ritchie F & Whittard D (2025) Data Insight: New evidence on gender pay gaps in Great Britain. Administrative Data Research UK (Economic and Social Research Council). https://www.adruk.org/news-publications/publications-reports/data-insight-new-evidence-on-gender-pay-gaps-in-great-britain/. https://www.adruk.org/news-publications/publications-reports/data-insight-new-evidence-on-gender-pay-gaps-in-great-britain/
Article
The age‐wage‐productivity puzzle: Evidence from the careers of top earners
Scarfe R, Singleton C, Sunmoni A & Telemo P (2024) The age‐wage‐productivity puzzle: Evidence from the careers of top earners. Economic Inquiry, 62 (2), pp. 584-606. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecin.13191
Article
Extreme Wages, Performance, and Superstars in a Market for Footballers
Scarfe R, Singleton C & Telemo P (2021) Extreme Wages, Performance, and Superstars in a Market for Footballers. Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society, 60 (1), pp. 84-118. https://doi.org/10.1111/irel.12270
