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Mark is PhD candidate in the University of Edinburgh’s School of Economics, where his research is centred on understanding the causes and effects of labour market inequalities. His current research focusses on understanding the origins of inequalities in human capital, and how early circumstances influence social and economic outcomes across life. Mark is also a Research Assistant at the Fraser of Allander Institute, where he works on a range of topics related to economic policy in Scotland, particularly those linked to the labour market, inequality and social mobility.