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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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Research Insights: Professor Selim GulesciWe spoke to Professor Selim Gulesci on his paper published in the American Economic Review last month. He tells us about the paper's inspiration and how he sees it impacting the real world. Click here to read more. -
2024/25 Dermot McAleese TA AwardsA huge congratulations to Aishwarya Deshpande who won the Dermot McAleese TA Award for Economics on Thursday for assisting with the Intermediate Economics A & B modules. These Awards recognise outstanding contributions to undergraduate teaching across the School. -
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Against the Headwinds: Professor Carol Newman's Inaugural LectureOn Tuesday 20 May, Professor Carol Newman delivered her Inaugural Lecture on "Against the Headwinds: Evidence-based Development in a Turbulent World" to a full house in the Robert Emmet Theatre. The event was chaired by Carmel O'Sullivan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and attended by the Provost.
Dr Paul Scanlon Represents Department at Young Economist of the Year
Earlier last month, Dr Paul Scanlon represented the department at the YEOTY Awards, which took place at the Atlantic Technological University in Sligo. This year, the Department sponsored an award for the Economics of Housing and Regulation.
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. -
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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.
