Department of Economics News
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Data Courses Registration OpenRegistration is now open for March CPD course in Statistics & Regression Analysis. The course will be online in the evenings.
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Public Lecture by Paschal Donohoe March 2ndMinister for Public Expenditure, President of the Eurogroup, and School of SSP alumnus Paschal Donohoe (BESS, Political Science, 1996) returns to Trinity to examine leadership in an era of rolling crises.
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Opening for Research Assistants at the Centre for Economics, Policy and HistoryCEPH, a new all-Ireland centre of excellence linking Trinity College Dublin and Queen's University Belfast, is seeking to appoint three Research Assistants, to start in September 2023. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, February 15th, 2023.
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Trinity College Professor paper published in International Organisation JournalProfessor Marvin Suesse's paper The Fiscal State in Africa: Evidence from a Century of Growth includes tax data for 46 countries for the long 20th century, linking fiscal capacity to democratisation, conflict, resources, aid and credit. These insights add important nuances to established theories of state building.
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Sharyn O'Halloran Inaugural Lecture Takes PlaceThe inaugural lecture of Sharyn O'Halloran, Chair of Political Economy (2020) took place on November 1st in the Robert Emmet Theatre. The lecture examined “How can Artificial Intelligence Improve Public Policy?”
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2022 TIME Keynote Lecture - Monday, December 5thTrinity IMpact and Evaluation Unit (TIME) is hosting their annual keynote lecture on Monday, December 5th in the Dargan Theatre from 6:30-8pm. Professor of Economics Dean Karlan of Northwestern University will deliver the lecture, entitled Empowering the Unempowered with Multi-Faceted Economic Inclusion Programs: Lessons from the Past, Ideas for the Future, which focuses on anti-poverty research in developmental economics.
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Data Courses Registration OpenRegistration is now open for February CPD courses in Statistics & Regression Analysis and Social Data Analysis. Courses will be online in the evenings.
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Opening for Research Assistants at the Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH)CEPH, a new all-Ireland centre of excellence linking Trinity College Dublin and Queen's University Belfast, is seeking to appoint three Research Assistants, to start in September 2023. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, February 15th, 2023.
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Sharyn O'Halloran Inaugural Lecture Takes PlaceThe inaugural lecture of Sharyn O'Halloran, Chair of Political Economy (2020) took place on November 1st in the Robert Emmet Theatre. The lecture examined “How can Artificial Intelligence Improve Public Policy?”Opening for Research Fellows at the Centre for Economics, Policy and HistoryCEPH, a new all-Ireland centre of excellence linking Trinity College Dublin and Queen's University Belfast, is seeking to appoint two Research Fellows (Post-Doctoral Researchers). The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 20th December 2022.2022 TIME Keynote Lecture - Monday, December 5thTrinity IMpact and Evaluation Unit (TIME) is hosting their annual keynote lecture on Monday, December 5th in the Dargan Theatre from 6:30-8pm. Professor of Economics Dean Karlan of Northwestern University will deliver the lecture, entitled Empowering the Unempowered with Multi-Faceted Economic Inclusion Programs: Lessons from the Past, Ideas for the Future, which focuses on anti-poverty research in developmental economics.
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Applications are invited for a Assistant Professor in Economics (Political Economy/Environmental Economics)The Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Economics (Political Economy/Environmental Economics). Successful applicants will contribute to research and teaching in the Department of Economics. Apply now to join a vibrant research community in a great university. Deadline for applications 5 December 2022.Sharyn O'Halloran Inaugural Lecture Takes PlaceThe inaugural lecture of Sharyn O'Halloran, Chair of Political Economy (2020) took place on November 1st in the Robert Emmet Theatre. The lecture examined “How can Artificial Intelligence Improve Public Policy?”
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We are hiring!We are hiring for a Research and Policy Officer for the Centre for Economics, Policy, and History. CEPH is a new all-Ireland centre of excellence, linking TCD and Queen's University Belfast. This is a great opportunity to get in at the ground level!
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Data Courses Registration OpenRegistration is now open for September CPD courses in Statistics & Regression Analysis and Social Data Analysis. Courses will be online in the evenings.
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Department Welcomes Delegation from IMFThe IMF presented the Financial Sector Assessment Program to the Department on Tuesday, which examines the risks facing the Irish financial sector. The presentation culminated in a Q&A on their findings and recommendations.
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TIME Co-organising Conference with CEPRTIME is partnering with the Centre for Economic Policy Research on the Development Economics Symposium from 14th to 15th October. The Workshop in Developmental Economics is open to anyone interested in the programme. Please go to the website to register
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We are hiring!We are hiring for a Research and Policy Officer for the Centre for Economics, Policy, and History. CEPH is a new all-Ireland centre of excellence, linking TCD and Queen's University Belfast. This is a great opportunity to get in at the ground level!
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Data Courses Registration OpenRegistration is now open for September CPD courses in Statistics & Regression Analysis and Social Data Analysis. Courses will be online in the evenings.
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Department Welcomes Delegation from IMFThe IMF presented the Financial Sector Assessment Program to the Department on Tuesday, which examines the risks facing the Irish financial sector. The presentation culminated in a Q&A on their findings and recommendations.
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PhD Student wins European Economic Association Young Economist AwardLaura Muñoz Blanco won the prestigious award for her paper Shifting Marriage Timing for Women: Natural Disasters and Forced Displacement, which examines early marriage and how best to tackle it from a policy perspective.
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The Department of Economics welcomes new Assistant Professor, Martina ZanellaThe Department of Economics is delighted to announce that Martina Zanella will join the Department in August 2022 in the role of Assistant Professor. Her research lies primarily in Labor Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Political Economy.
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New Chair of Political Economy NamedThe School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is delighted to welcome Professor Sharyn O’Halloran as the new Chair of Political Economy, joint between Economics and Political Science. The Chair is funded by the HEA as part of the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative.
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Call for Papers for Economics WorkshopThe Trinity Impact Evaluation Unit (TIME) is collaborating with an international consortium of state bodies, IGO's and NGO's to hold a workshop in developmental economics. Follow the link to submit papers for consideration.
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Simone Arrigoni Published in IMF Economic ReviewCongratulations to Economics PhD candidate Simone Arrigoni whose work on financial condition indices was published in the latest edition of the IMF Economic Review.
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Anu Jose wins Dermot McAleese TA Award for EconomicsCongratulations to the winners of the Dermot McAleese TA Awards for 2021/2022! The other winners are Sadbh Dowling (Sociology), Victoria Iugai (Philosophy), and Audrey Plan (Political Science).
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Eugenia Frezza wins ISWE PrizeCongratulations to Eugenia Frezza for winning the new ISWE Prize for Best Paper by a Woman Economist! Eugenia's paper looks at the impact of fast internet on gender norms in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Big Data CPD Courses - Deadline April 20thThe Department of Economics is introducing 2 new CPD courses - Introduction to Data Analytics and An Introduction to Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis - deadline to apply is April 20th
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TIME Launches Impact Evaluation Methods Online Course 2022The Trinity Impact Evaluation Research centre has launched the second iteration of its flagship online course. Applications are now open for the 6-week course commencing on May 9th 2022. Researchers and practitioners from research institutions, governments and NGO’s in fields of development are encouraged to apply. The Course is supported by Irish Aid and eight scholarships are on offer to citizens of Irish Aid Partner countries.
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Trinity and Queens awarded €3.8m for North-South ProgrammeTrinity economists, in collaboration with colleagues in Queens University Belfast, have been awarded €3.8 million to establish an All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History and Policy.
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Summer Internship with Oxfam IrelandThe School is delighted to announce a new summmer internship with Oxfam Ireland, focusing on the areas of policy and advocacy. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 8th at 17:00.
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Applications now Open for John O’Hagan Grattan ScholarshipsThe Department of Economics announces two prestigious fully funded PhD John O‘Hagan Grattan Scholarships, under the supervision of Professor Selim Gulesci and Professor Nicola Fontana. Closing date to apply for the PhD programme is April 1st, 2022.
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CPD in Impact Analysis using Social Data – Registration OpenRegistration is now open for The CPD in Impact Analysis using Social Data. Students study how to apply quantitative methods to conduct causal impact analysis using social data. Students will learn how econometric methods can be used to answer questions related to human behaviour and strategic decision-making with the help of regression based econometric methods.
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Trinity and ESRI new part time MSc in Economic Policy Information sessionThe new MSc in Economic Policy specifically for people working in the public sector which combines the Department’s expertise and the policy-focused research at the ESRI holds its final information session on Wednesday 24th November at 3pm on Zoom: https://tcd-ie.zoom.us/j/91646124899.
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Applications are invited for a Assistant Professor in Economics (Applied Microeconomics)The Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Economics (Applied Microeconomics). Successful applicants will contribute to research and teaching in the Department of Economics. Apply now to join a vibrant research community in a great university. Deadline for applications 10 December 2021.
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TIME Launches Impact Evaluation Methods Online CourseThe Trinity Impact Evaluation Research centre has launched an exciting new 5-week online course in Impact Evaluation Methods starting in November 2021. The course is interactive and collaborative and allows participants to develop an impact evaluation design for their organisations. The course is supported by Irish Aid. Eight scholarships are on offer to citizens of Irish Aid partner countries.
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Irish Postgraduate and Early Career Economics (IPECE) Workshop 2021Department is delighted to co-host this year’s virtual IPECE Workshop on 26th November with the ESRI. The event is aimed at PhD students, postdoctoral and early career researchers. Papers or extended abstracts should be submitted by 5th October 2021.
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2021 TIME Keynote AddressThe 2021 TIME Annual Lecture will be delivered by Prof. Rohini Pande, Henry J. Heinz II Professor of Economics and Director of the Economic Growth Center at Yale University.Prof. Rohini Pande will present on Strengthening Opportunities for Women. Thursday, September 23rd at 14.00 Irish time.Click this article to register for zoom.
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The Department’s Professor Eleanor Denny moves to new role as College Bursar and Director of Strategic InnovationProfessor Denny will take up the role of College Bursar, one of the oldest college offices, going back to the foundation in 1592. The Bursar’s role is to mediate between the academic community and the capital development projects and estate management.