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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Davide Romelli's Research Cited in FT
Professor Davide Romelli's research paper has been cited in a new article 'Don't mess with central bank independence' in The Financial Times.
13 May 2026
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Barra Roantree Speaks at Oireachtas Committee on Finance
On Wednesday 6th May, Dr Barra Roantree appeared at an Houses of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance Public Expenditure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and Taoiseach.
07 May 2026
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2nd Women in Macro Workshop with IM-TCD
The 2nd Women in Macro Workshop took place in the Central Bank of Ireland on Friday 24 April 2026, co-organised by IM-TCD and ISWE.
27 Apr 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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