Masterclass - AI and Textual Analysis in Economics: When Words Become Numbers
Event Date: 30 July 2025
Time: 11:00 (BST)
Join us for this masterclass with Dr Luigi Gifuni and Dr Niko Hauzenberger, experts in the intersection of economics, data science, and artificial intelligence at the University of Strathclyde. Academic Director Professor Otto Lenhart will join Dr Gifuni and Dr Hauzenberger to give a brief overview of our Economics master's programmes.
Masterclass - AI and Textual Analysis in Economics: When Words Become Numbers
In today’s data-rich world, economists are increasingly drawing insights from unstructured text, such as central bank press releases or tweets from political figures such as Mr Trump. A single tweet about trade policy by the US president can move whole financial markets in real time, while the wording and clarity of central bank communication can shape inflation expectations and guide financial decision-making. In this session, Dr Hauzenberger and Dr Gifuni will explore how language and tone in public communication can influence markets and economic behaviour in real time.
Discover how modern data analytics tools and AI are used alongside traditional economic theory to interpret and give meaning to complex algorithms. This masterclass will highlight how these techniques are embedded in our Economics programmes, preparing students for careers in government, academia, and the private sector.
- Learn how economists use AI and text data to understand market dynamics
- Explore how public communication shapes decision-making
- Discover how Strathclyde’s programmes blend theory and technology to build future-ready skills
This is an excellent opportunity to hear from some of our leading academics, who bring cutting-edge research directly into the Department of Economics master’s programmes.
Published: 3 July 2025
