Welcome to the Department of Economics
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Why Study Economics at Trinity College Dublin
Ranked 1st in Ireland (QS Subject Rankings, 2024), 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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PhD Student Bhavya Shrivastava Writes for RTÉ Brainstorm
Economics PhD Candidate Bhavya Shrivastava has written an article about 'the sandwich generation' in RTÉ Brainstorm.
29 Jul 2025
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Read the School Alumni Newsletter 2025
Our School Alumni Newspaper looks back on the successes of our School this past academic year.
21 Jul 2025
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Passing of Professor Dermot McAleese
The Department is very saddened to note the passing of Professor Dermot McAleese, former Whately Professor of Political Economy at Trinity (1979–2004).
26 Jun 2025
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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 moreNEW RESEARCH
SMEs and Workers during Crises
Selim Gulesci, Francesco Loiacono, Andreas Madestam and Miri Stryjan. AEA Papers and Proceedings, May 2025.
Tariffs, Productivity and Resource Misallocation
Michael Kilumelume, Bruno Morando, Carol Newman and John Rand. The World Bank Economic Review, April 2025.
Estimating the Flood Risk Discount
Tom Gillespie, Ronan C. Lyons and Thomas K. J. McDermott. Published by Environmental and Resource Economics, March 2025.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
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.
Trinity Economic Papers
A platform for the rapid dissemination of research and working papers.
Current Students
Find the resources, support and opportunities available to you as an economics student.
Research Insights
This month we spoke to Professor Selim Gulesci about his paper "A Stepping Stone Approach to Norm Transitions".
SER 2025 Edition
Explore the latest ideas and analysis from Trinity's undergraduate economists.
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Centres of Excellence
Discover more about the specialised research centres at the heart of our department.
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
Undergraduate Economics
Discover our BESS, PPES, and Joint Honours programmes - flexible, interdisciplinary, and globally recognised.
MSc in Economics
Develop the skills for advanced research or professional roles in economics and policy.
MSc in Economic Policy
Learn to apply economic analysis to real-world policy challenges in this part-time programme.
PhD in Economics
Conduct original research, gain advanced skills, and shape the future of economic thought.
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