Welcome to the Department of Economics
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Why Study Economics at Trinity College Dublin
Ranked 1st in Ireland (QS Subject Rankings, 2025), our department is known internationally for its research, particularly in applied economics. We offer innovative programmes that equip students with the skills to understand, analyse, and respond to complex economic challenges.
ECONOMICS NEWS & EVENTS
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Davide Romelli's Dataset Cited in The Economist
Professor Davide Romelli's CBI dataset has been cited in The Economist today.
15 Jan 2026
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Alice Murray Distinguished Scholar Lecture
Professor Kevin O’Rourke will give the Alice Murray Distinguished Scholar Lecture on Thursday 19th February 2026 at 17:00 in the Neill Lecture Theatre of the Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin.
14 Jan 2026
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Student Economic Review Submissions Now Open
Submissions for the 40th edition of The Student Economic Review are now open!
09 Jan 2026
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Missed our AI and the economy talk? Watch it here!
Will AI reshape the global economy or just widen inequality? In The New Economic Order with AI, economist Dr Jian Cao examines how AI is transforming productivity, labour, and markets - part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy’s Public Autumn Series.
NEW RESEARCH
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Uncovering the Hidden Value of Unpaid Work
Maylis Avaro and Johanna Gautier-Morin, The Journal of Economic Methodology, January 2026.
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Financing Late Industrialisation
Marvin Suesse and Theocharis Grigoriadis. The Journal of Economic History, December 2025.
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Divergence in Labour Force Growth in Open Economies
Thomas Beissinger, Joel Hellier and Martyna Marczak, Comparative Economic Studies, December 2025
What Do Our Students Think?
Frank Wolfe, 2025 graduate of our MSc in Economics, talks to us about his experience studying at Trinity and why he would recommend the course.
Learn moreINSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
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Women's Role in the Irish Economy in the 20th Century
We spoke to Míde Griffin, a third-year PhD student, about her research on women's empowerment and education in 20th century Ireland.
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Module Outlines 2025/26
Module outlines for the academic year 2025/26 are now available to view. See what's on offer and plan your studies for the year ahead.
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Current Students
Find the resources, support and opportunities available to you as an economics student.
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Funding for PhD in Economics
Applications are now open for our PhD programme. Find out more about the scholarships and funding options available to postgraduate students.
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PhD Job Candidates
Explore our PhD Job Market Candidates.
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Seminar Series 25/26
Join us for the Economics Seminar Series 25/26.
Why Does Central Bank Independence Matter?
Professor Davide Romelli explains why central bank independence matters in this first video of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's Meet the Expert Summer Series!
Learn moreOUR COURSES
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Undergraduate Economics
Discover our BESS, PPES, and Joint Honours programmes - flexible, interdisciplinary, and globally recognised.
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MSc in Economics
Develop the skills for advanced research or professional roles in economics and policy.
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MSc in Economic Policy
Learn to apply economic analysis to real-world policy challenges in this part-time programme.
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PhD in Economics
Conduct original research, gain advanced skills, and shape the future of economic thought.
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