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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Can Workers Be Trained to Be More Conscientious, and Does it Pay Off?
Dr Martina Kirchberger and Professor Carol Newman have co-written a new article in VoxDev. The article examines whether conscientiousness can be improved through training, and whether doing so helps workers.
02 Sep 2026
News
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Public Autumn Series 2026
Join economist Ronan Lyons from the Department of Economics on Thursday 24 September for a free public lecture on Europe's housing crisis. Who's responsible for solving it, and can it be done?
24 Sep 2026
Event
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Registration Now Open for Economics of the Property Market
Our popular CPD course is back online with classes due to start on 5 October 2026. Registration for the course, led by Professor Ronan Lyons, is now open until 22 September 2026.
30 Jul 2026
News
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Who should solve Europe's housing crisis?
For younger people across Europe, affordable housing has become one of the defining challenges of our time. Economist Ronan Lyons thinks the usual framing, market versus state, might be the wrong question. Join him to find out why.
Date: Thursday 24 September, 7-8.30pm
Venue: JM Synge Theatre, Trinity College Dublin
NEW RESEARCH
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Monetary Policy and Financial Markets
Donato Masciandaro, Davide Romelli and Gaia Rubero. The B.E. Journal of Macroeconomics, July 2026.
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Firm Performance Under Military Occupation
Hanna Onyshchenko, Andri Tsapin and Vitaliia Yaremko, Economists for Ukraine working paper series, June 2026.
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Using role models to inspire marginalized groups: A cautionary tale
Gaia Narciso, Carol Newman and Finn Tarp, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organisation, June 2026.
How can we make climate policies fair?
As Ireland experiences its second heatwave this summer, we spoke to Gustav Fredriksson about his research into climate policies and how governments can and should take drastic measures to tackle climate emissions..
Current Students
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Current Students
Find the resources, support and opportunities available to you as an economics student.
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Module Outlines 2026/27
Module outlines for the Academic Year 2026/27 are now available. See what’s on offer and plan your studies for the year ahead.
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Seminar Series 2026/27
Hear from leading economists at our regular seminar series.
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The Legacy of Apartheid
We spoke to Talent Nesongano, a PhD student, about his research in labour misallocation in South Africa.
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Trinity Economic Papers
A platform for the rapid dissemination of research and working papers.
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Our Community
Meet the people driving research and teaching in the department
What is the future of EU trade?
The global economy is being rewired. Our colleague, Professor Marvin Suesse, asks what that means for Europe and whether Ireland's EU presidency can help set the terms. This video is part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's 'Ireland as EU President' series.
OUR 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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