Research

Overview

In 1800 the University of Edinburgh was the first Anglophone University in the world to teach economics as an independent subject.

Two centuries later, economics at the University of Edinburgh is a growing, vibrant department with strengths in several areas of modern economics.

Our areas of expertise and affiliations, with links to recent discussion papers and other activities.

Some of our academics feature in the news in the UK and internationally.

We have particular expertise in microeconomic theory, macroeconomics and labour economics.

The School is affiliated with several prestigious institutes in Scotland.

Our repository of discussion papers demonstrates the range and depth of our research.

We offer regular seminars and workshops as well as more informal support for staff and students.

Research Committee members are Professors Maia Güell, Michèle Belot, József Sákovics and Stuart Sayer; Gina Reddie, secretary

This article was published on Mar 28, 2013