Charles Emrys Smith

Dr. Charles Smith is Head of Curriculum and Quality in Swansea School of Education at Swansea Metropolitan University (University of Wales). Author/co-author of Economic Development (Palgrave), International Trade and Globalisation (Anforme),Reviewed in the Summer 2007 edition of Teaching Economics and Business (journal of the Economics and Business Education Association) Revision Express Economics (Pearson-Longman)Reviewed in the Spring 2007 edition of Teaching Economics and Business (journal of the Economics and Business Education Association) and many academic and journalistic articles in the fields of economics and business education, devolution, regional development and European integration. His research specializes in comparative politics and economics of Wales and Catalonia, education, training and employment.Recent publications include: 'What Effect is China Having on International Trade?' Economics Today, January 2006; 'The UK Balance of Payments', in P. Maunder (ed.), Developments in Economics: an Annual Review, Causeway/ Pearson, 2005. He has also contributed to the Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World. He often broadcasts on regional television and radio in an 'expert' role on economic and political matters.

Smith has national standing as an examiner and curriculum developer,.See, for example 'Problem Solver' column: 'Testing...
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