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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Marvin Suesse awarded the Peter Lindert-Jeffrey Williamson Prize
Marvin Suesse has been awarded the Peter Lindert-Jeffrey Williamson Prize for Outstanding Book in Global History for his book The Nationalist Dilemma.
17 Sep 2025
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Economics Seminar Series Returns on Sept 16
The Department hosts a weekly research seminar featuring scholars from Trinity and beyond. The seminar series takes place every Tuesday at 2pm during teaching term.
16 Sep 2025
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Registration for CEPH CPD Course Open
CEPH's CPD free online course "The Development of the Irish Economy" is now open for Autumn 2025.
16 Sep 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
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Tobais J. Klein, Madina Kurmangaliyeva, Jens Prufer and Patricia Prufer. The Journal of Law & Economics, 2025.
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Uncertainty Shocks and the Cross-Border Funding of Banks
Agustín Bénétrix and Michael Curran. Published in the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, September 2025.
Tariffs, Productivity and Resource Misallocation
Michael Kilumelume, Bruno Morando, Carol Newman and John Rand. The World Bank Economic Review, April 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.
PhD Job Candidates
Find the resources, support and opportunities available to you as an economics student.
Seminar Series 25/26
Join us for the Economics Seminar Series 25/26.
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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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