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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Paul Scanlon Featured in Financial Times Article
Professor Paul Scanlon's article "A Model of Greedflation" was discussed in a recent Financial Times article by acclaimed economist and author, Tim Harford.
28 May 2026
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Dermot McAleese Teaching Assistant Awards
Congratulations to Lorenzo Cavaglia on winning this year's Dermot McAleese Teaching Assistant Award for the Department of Economics.
25 May 2026
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Ronan Lyons Reports Greatest Surge of Rents on Record
Market rent rose by 4.4 per cent between December and March, the largest quarterly increase in rents extending back to 2002, according to a new Daft report authored by Professor Ronan Lyons.
20 May 2026
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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
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Conscientiousness in the Workplace
Mathias Allemand, Martina Kirchberger, Sveta Milusheva, Carol Newman, Brent W. Roberts and Vincent Thorne. The Review of Economics and Statistics, March 2026.
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Cash Transfers and Business Survival During Covid
Kjetil Bjorvatn, Denise Ferris, Selim Gulesci, Arne Nasgowitz, Vincent Somville and Lore Vandewalle. The Journal of Development Studies, January 2026.
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Trade Diversion and Labour Market Adjustment
Karin Mayr-Dorn, Gaia Narciso, Duc Anh Dang and Hien Phan. European Economic Review, January 2026.
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
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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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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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Trinity Economic Papers
A platform for the rapid dissemination of research and working papers.
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Current Students
Find the resources, support and opportunities available to you as an economics student.
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PhD Job Candidates
Explore our PhD Job Market Candidates.
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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 video from the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's Meet the Expert Series!
Learn moreOUR 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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