IM-TCD
The Department of Economics is home to the research unit IM-TCD (International Macro-TCD). The aim of IM-TCD is to provide high-quality research in the field of international macroeconomics and finance.
News

What happened to the Silicon Valley Bank and why does it matter? By Professor Davide Romelli
The Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last Friday, once again shedding light on the fragility of the financial system. Please follow the link to find out more.

Philip Lane delivers speech on 'Underlying Inflation'
It was great to welcome ECB Chief Economist and alumnus Philip Lane back to campus this morning. Philip provided in-depth analysis on post-COVID inflation and hinted strongly at further rate hikes.
Index of Central Bank Independence, by Trinity College Professor, added to the 2023 Quality of Government
This dataset provides information on a comprehensive index of CBI covering a wide range of central bank characteristics based on the charters of 154 central banks, over the period 1972–2017. From the paper The political economy of reforms in Central Bank design: evidence from a new dataset.

Department Welcomes Delegation from IMF
The 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.