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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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The Department of Economics is Hiring Assistant ProfessorsThe Department of Economics is looking for three Assistant Professors in 2025. The closing date for applications is the 6 January 2025. More details can be found by clicking here. -
Prof Jenny Aker delivers TIME Annual Lecture 2024Professor Jenny Aker of Cornell University delivered "The Mobile Phone Revolution in Africa" as part of the TIME Annual Lecture yesterday, 26th of November. Professor Michael King, Director of TIME, moderated the event.
CEPH has launched season 2 of Everything Economic History PodcastCEPH has launched season 2 of their podcast 'Everything Economic History', following a successful first season. This season includes discussions on wealth, inequality and some savvy business tips from top historians around the world.
Recent Publications
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New Article by Professor Jian Cao published in Political Analysis"Dynamic Synthetic Controls: Accounting for Varying Speeds in Comparative Case Studies" is co-written by Thomas Chadefaux and published in Political Analysis. This paper examines synthetic controls and how they do not account for the different speeds at which units respond to change. -
New article by Professor Maylis Avaro published in The Journal of Economic HistoryProfessor Maylis Avaro has published "Zombie International Currency: The Pound Sterling 1945-1971" in Cambridge University Press The Journal of Economic History. The paper examines the international role of the sterling during the Bretton Woods era.
