Activities
Seminars and workshops
The Edinburgh School of Economics hosts a regular weekly seminar series, to which leading economists, many from overseas, are invited. In addition, there is a weekly informal workshop, for the discussion of research in progress by staff, research students and other academic visitors. A notable feature of our department life is that we give each other a lot of informal support. We have occasional "Quaker sessions", where staff members present their current research problems for discussion. We occasionally host conferences and other events both for the academic community and the general public.
Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics (SGPE)
The presence of a group of highly motivated and dedicated postgraduate students is an important factor in the research climate at Edinburgh.
The ESE is home to the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics, which is an innovative collaborative programme of eight Scottish universities.
We are currently expanding, and without compromising the quality of the programme, we are working with around eighty resident post-graduates, and sixteen of our own research students.
Programme lecturers from other universities often meet up with our staff and regularly participate in the informal workshops.
Journal of Economic Surveys
The Journal of Economic Surveys seeks to improve the communication of new ideas. It provides a means by which economists can keep abreast of recent developments beyond their immediate specialization. Areas covered include general economics, econometrics, economic history, and business economics.
Institute for Japanese-European Technology Studies
The Institute for Japanese-European Technology Studies, directed by Professor Martin Fransman, promotes policy-oriented research on science, technology, industry, and business strategy. A particular focus is on comparative studies of the evolution of the ICT Sector in Japan, the US, Europe and East Asia.
David Hume Institute
Economics at The University of Edinburgh is linked with the David Hume Institute. The David Hume Institute promotes research, analysis and debate on public policy issues. Its work is primarily focused in areas linking economics and law, with a particular interest in the interaction between institutional or legal frameworks and market forces.
This article was published on Nov 27, 2009