![Rachel Scarfe](https://staging.economicsobservatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/RachelScarfe.jpg)
Rachel is a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the economics of non-standard working, including zero-hours contracts and part-time work. She is also interested in the application of labour economics to sports data. She was previously an economic consultant, preparing damages calculations and business valuations for international arbitrations and disputes in the UK courts. She worked across a range of industries, including healthcare, energy and financial services.