Professor Jane Humphries is Emeritus Professor of Economic History at Oxford University, a Fellow of All Souls College, and Emeritus Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science. A distinguished economic historian, her research has transformed our understanding of labour markets, industrialization, and the roles of women and children in these fields. Her groundbreaking studies of wages, family incomes, and economic growth have earned numerous honours, including the Arthur H. Cole Prize, Ranki Prize, Royal Economic Society Prize, and she has earned honorary degrees from Uppsala, Sheffield, and Helsinki universities. She was the recipient of the Alice Murray Distinguished Scholar Award in 2025; the award is made annually by the Centre for Economics, Policy, and History (CEPH) to an economic historian who has made a major contribution to the discipline.
Beyond her scholarship, Professor Humphries has held leadership roles as President of the Economic History Society and the American Economic History Association and has served on editorial boards of top journals. A Fellow of the British Academy and Commander of the British Empire, she is a pioneer in feminist economic history and a champion for recognising women’s contributions to economic analysis. Her career exemplifies intellectual excellence and a commitment to advancing historical understanding.
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