Welcome to the Department of Economics
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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An Engaged Audience for Dr Jian Cao's Lecture on AI
Dr Cao's talk was part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's four week Public Autumn Series.
10 Oct 2025
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Barra Roantree on Irish Times Inside Politics Podcast About Budget 2026
Dr Barra Roantree spoke to Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy on yesterday's Insider Politics Podcast about Budget 2026.
09 Oct 2025
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Martina Kirchberger Discusses Construction on VoxDevTalks
On this week's episode of VoxDevTalks, Dr Kirchberger speaks about the global construction sector.
08 Oct 2025
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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.

Want to study abroad?
Thinking of studying abroad for the academic year 2026/27? Applications are now open - deadline is 14 Nov 2025.

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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