Emeritus Professor of Development Economics, Department of Economics, University of Manchester

It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Fred Nixson on 15^th July 2020, following an illness which first developed about five years ago.

Fred had a long and varied career in the academic ‘development community’ with a very considerable publications record. Although primarily a development economist, his perceptions extended into the wider concerns of the development studies circle, as his publications amply testify. Friends are planning a significant tribute to his memory, details of which will emerge in the coming months.

The Manchester University Global Development Institute blog has reproduced a memorial notice which was originally circulated by the Economics Department, and which can be seen here.