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Welcome to the Department of Economics in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Ranked 1st in Ireland QS Subject Ranking, 2024. Recognised internationally for our research expertise, particularly in applied economics, we are committed to delivering high quality teaching and providing world-class postgraduate programmes.
News
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Trinity Monday 2025A huge congratulations to Professors Ronan Lyons and Davide Romelli were announced as Fellows this morning! Provost Dr Linda Doyle, following the tradition, stood on the steps of the Public Theatre in Front Square at 10 am to read out their names. -
Davide Romelli Joins European Journal of Political Economy as Associate EditorProfessor Davide Romelli has been appointed as Associate Editor of the European Journal of Political Economy. The aim of the journal is to disseminate original theoretical and empirical research on economic phenomena within a scope that encompasses collective decision making, political behavior, and the role of institutions. -
Professor Davide Romelli Featured on RTÉ Morning Ireland and France 24Professor Davide Romelli was interviewed on RTÉ Morning Ireland this morning and France 24 yesterday evening. He discussed the ongoing threats to the Federal Reserve Bank's independence posed by the ongoing attack by President Trump on Jerome Powell.More News
New Staff to Join the Department of EconomicsThe Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Jian Cao to Assistant Professor, and to welcome two new Assistant Professors, Gustav Fredriksson and Yuen Ho, starting in August 2025. We look forward to their contributions in research and teaching in our Department next year.
Recent Publications
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New Article by Professor Carol Newman in the World Bank Economic ReviewProfessor Carol Newman has written a new paper called "Tarrifs, Productivity and Resource Misallocation" that explores tarriffs and their implications for trade. The article is published in The World Bank Economic Review. -
More Publications
Selim Gulesci publishes new article in American Economic ReviewProfessor Selim Gulesci has published a new article in the American Economic Review. The article is called "A Stepping Stone Approach to Norm Transitions". The AER is a general-interest economics journal. It was established in 1911, making it one of the most prestigious economic journals in the world.
