The cluster has an academic reference group to act as a sounding board for the research, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of academic excellence. Members of this group will act as advisers on CASE studentships and be involved in voucher-funded projects. They include:
• Tim Besley, Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics
• Kim Scharf, Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick
• Ken Meier, Professor of Management at Cardiff Business School
• Graeme Currie , Professor of Management at the University of Nottingham