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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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Prof Carol Newman Chairs National Economic Dialogue 2025On Monday 16th June, the National Economic Dialogue took place at Dublin Castle. Prof Carol Newman chaired the event, with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers as hosts. -
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Prof Semil Gulesci Co-organised Workshop in Queen's University BelfastThe workshop took place from 12-13 June and was co-organised by Queen's Business School and the Irish Economic Association Network for Irish-Based Development Economists (NIDE). The workshop was on Cultural Transmission and Persistence.
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). As a leading economist, he made an immense contribution to TCD Economics and College more generally. Our thoughts are with his family & friends. May he rest in peace.
Prof Ronan Lyons Writes Daft.ie House Price Report
Professor Ronan Lyons has written the most recent Daft.ie House Price Report. According to the report, asking prices for houses have risen by an average of 12.3% in the past year. Read RTE News coverage by clicking here.
Recent Publications
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Selim Gulesci Appointed Associate Editor of JEBOProfessor Selim Gulesci has been appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Economics Behavior and Organization (JEBO). The journal is devoted to theoretical and empirical research concerning economic decision, organisation and behaviour. -
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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.
