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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New Poverty Report highlights sharp increase in child poverty
The report, co-written by Dr Barra Roantree, stated that 200,000 children in Ireland were living below the poverty line in 2024 – almost 30,000 more than a year earlier.
09 Sep 2026
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Monetary policy's 'last-mile problem' and what can be done about it
Dr Michael King has co-written a new article in the CEPR's VOX EU column. The authors argue that inattention and procrastination can prevent borrowers from taking advantge of lower mortgage rates.
08 Sep 2026
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Public Autumn Series 2026
Join economist Ronan Lyons from the Department of Economics on Thursday 24 September for a free public lecture on Europe's housing crisis. Who's responsible for solving it, and can it be done?
24 Sep 2026
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Public Autumn Series 2026
Who's really responsible for fixing Europe's housing crisis, the market or the state? Professor Ronan Lyons previews his upcoming public lecture on one of the biggest challenges facing younger Europeans today.
Get your ticket nowNEW RESEARCH
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Rebuilding Ukraine’s Cities: Maximising Benefits and Minimising Costs
Edward L Glaeser, Martina Kirchberger, Andrii Parkhomenko. Economic Policy, May 2026.
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Monetary Policy and Financial Markets
Donato Masciandaro, Davide Romelli and Gaia Rubero. The B.E. Journal of Macroeconomics, July 2026.
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Firm Performance Under Military Occupation
Hanna Onyshchenko, Andri Tsapin and Vitaliia Yaremko, Economists for Ukraine working paper series, June 2026.
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Registration Now Open for CPD Course Economics of the Property Market
Course fees are €300, which include six weeks of online access to course materials and a certificate upon completion.
The next six-week course will start on 5 October 2026. Registration is now open until 22 September 2026.
How can we make climate policies fair?
As Ireland experiences its second heatwave this summer, we spoke to Gustav Fredriksson about his research into climate policies and how governments can and should take drastic measures to tackle climate emissions..
Current Students
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Current Students
Find the resources, support and opportunities available to you as an economics student.
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Module Outlines 2026/27
Module outlines for the Academic Year 2026/27 are now available. See what’s on offer and plan your studies for the year ahead.
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Seminar Series 2026/27
Hear from leading economists at our regular seminar series.
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The Legacy of Apartheid
We spoke to Talent Nesongano, a PhD student, about his research in labour misallocation in South Africa.
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Trinity Economic Papers
A platform for the rapid dissemination of research and working papers.
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Our Community
Meet the people driving research and teaching in the department
What is the future of EU trade?
The global economy is being rewired. Our colleague, Professor Marvin Suesse, asks what that means for Europe and whether Ireland's EU presidency can help set the terms. This video is part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's 'Ireland as EU President' series.
OUR COURSES
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Undergraduate Economics
Discover our BESS, PPES, and Joint Honours programmes - flexible, interdisciplinary, and globally recognised.
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MSc in Economics
Develop the skills for advanced research or professional roles in economics and policy.
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MSc in Economic Policy
Learn to apply economic analysis to real-world policy challenges in this part-time programme.
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PhD in Economics
Conduct original research, gain advanced skills, and shape the future of economic thought.
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