It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Professor Emeritus Christopher Allsopp, a distinguished economist and valued member of our academic community.
Christopher Allsopp was a Reader in Economics at Oxford and, for many years, a Fellow of New College. His contributions extended far beyond the University; he was a Member of the Court of Directors of the Bank of England (1997–2000) and later served on the Monetary Policy Committee (2000–2003). Following his tenure at the Bank, he led the Allsopp Review, an independent inquiry into statistics for economic policymaking.
A key figure in shaping economic discourse, Chris co-founded the Oxford Review of Economic Policy in 1985 and served as its Managing Editor for many years. Under his leadership, the journal became a bridge between economic theory and policy, publishing influential work that shaped both academic thought and real-world decision-making.
Chris played a pivotal role in energy economics, contributing to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies from its inception in 1982 and later serving as its Director (2006–2013). His career also included roles as a Non-Executive Director of Oxford Economic Forecasting, an Economic Assistant at the UK Treasury (1966–67), and Head of the Economic Prospects Division at the OECD in Paris (1973–1974), where he edited the OECD Economic Outlook.
His research spanned monetary and fiscal policy, economic reform, and the economics of energy, with particular focus on the impact of the 1970s oil shocks and the challenges of monetary union.
Beyond his academic and policy contributions, Chris was a highly regarded teacher of macroeconomics, shaping the careers of many students, including Rachel Reeves, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer.
His loss will be deeply felt across the academic, policy, and economic communities. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and former students.
