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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PhD in Economics Applications Now Open
Our PhD programme's deadline for funding consideration is open until 15th January 2026. The deadline for applications is open until 1st April 2026.
18 Nov 2025
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TIME Keynote Address 2025
Join us on Wednesday 26th November at 6.30pm in the Maxwell Theatre, Hamilton Building for the 2025 TIME Keynote Address with Prof Macartan Humphreys.
18 Nov 2025
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Selim Gulesci at World Bank Panel Discussion on Women's Labour
The panel discussion was organised by the World Bank's MENA office. It took place in Rabat, Morocco and launched a report on the topic of women's labour force participation.
13 Nov 2025
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Missed our AI and the economy talk? Watch it here!
Will AI reshape the global economy or just widen inequality? In The New Economic Order with AI, economist Dr Jian Cao examines how AI is transforming productivity, labour, and markets - part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy’s Public Autumn Series.
NEW RESEARCH
Unravelling Household Financial Assets and Demographic Characteristics
Simone Arrigoni, Agustín Bénétrix, Tara McIndoe-Calder and Davide Romelli. Open Economies Review, September 2025.
Endogenous task allocation and intrafirm bargaining
Martyna Marczak and Thomas Beissinger, Economics Letters, September 2025.
User-Generated Data for Search Results
Tobais J. Klein, Madina Kurmangaliyeva, Jens Prufer and Patricia Prufer. The Journal of Law & Economics, 2025.
What Do Our Students Think?
Frank Wolfe, 2025 graduate of our MSc in Economics, talks to us about his experience studying at Trinity and why he would recommend the course.
Learn moreINSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
Module Outlines 2025/26
Module outlines for the academic year 2025/26 are now available to view. See what's on offer and plan your studies for the year ahead.
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Research Snapshots
We're back with our new bi-monthly series Research Snapshots. We invite a PhD student in the department to discuss an area of their research.
Current Students
Find the resources, support and opportunities available to you as an economics student.
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Funding for PhD in Economics
Applications are now open for our PhD programme. Find out more about the scholarships and funding options available to postgraduate students.
PhD Job Candidates
Explore our PhD Job Market Candidates.
Seminar Series 25/26
Join us for the Economics Seminar Series 25/26.
Why Does Central Bank Independence Matter?
Professor Davide Romelli explains why central bank independence matters in this first video of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's Meet the Expert Summer Series!
Learn moreOUR COURSES
Undergraduate Economics
Discover our BESS, PPES, and Joint Honours programmes - flexible, interdisciplinary, and globally recognised.
MSc in Economics
Develop the skills for advanced research or professional roles in economics and policy.
MSc in Economic Policy
Learn to apply economic analysis to real-world policy challenges in this part-time programme.
PhD in Economics
Conduct original research, gain advanced skills, and shape the future of economic thought.
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