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Welcome to the Department of Economics in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Ranked 1st in Ireland QS Subject Ranking, 2024. Recognised internationally for our research expertise, particularly in applied economics, we are committed to delivering high quality teaching and providing world-class postgraduate programmes.
News
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Argentina's Ambassador to Ireland Visits Department of EconomicsHer Excellency, Ana Laura Cachaza, made a visit to the Department of Economics this morning, where she met Head of Department, Agustin Benetrix, and Professors Joseph Kopecky, Tara Mitchell, Carol Newman and Marvin Suesse.
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Carol Newman's Inaugural Lecture, Tuesday 20 MayJoin us on Tuesday, 20 May in the Robert Emmett Theatre at 6pm for Professor Carol Newman's Inaugural Lecture "Against the Headwinds: Evidence-based Development in a Turbulent World". Register by clicking here.The Department are Hiring an Assistant Professor for Maternity Leave CoverThe Department is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor on a specific-purpose basis, covering maternity leave. Application deadline is the 27 May at 12pm. Click here for more details.
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Trinity Monday 2025A huge congratulations to Professors Ronan Lyons and Davide Romelli were announced as Fellows this morning! Provost Dr Linda Doyle, following the tradition, stood on the steps of the Public Theatre in Front Square at 10 am to read out their names.
Recent Publications
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New Article by Professor Carol Newman in the World Bank Economic ReviewProfessor Carol Newman has written a new paper called "Tarrifs, Productivity and Resource Misallocation" that explores tarriffs and their implications for trade. The article is published in The World Bank Economic Review.
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Selim Gulesci publishes new article in American Economic ReviewProfessor Selim Gulesci has published a new article in the American Economic Review. The article is called "A Stepping Stone Approach to Norm Transitions". The AER is a general-interest economics journal. It was established in 1911, making it one of the most prestigious economic journals in the world.