Overview
Our areas of expertise and affiliations, with links to recent discussion papers.
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.
Recent grants and prizes
We are very proud to announce that Professor Mike Elsby has been awarded a Philip Leverhulme Prize.
The prize is awarded to 'outstanding scholars who have made a substantial and recognised contribution to their particular field of study, recognised at an international level, and where the expectation is that their greatest achievement is yet to come.'
Areas of expertise
The School of Economics has grown considerably in the last few years and we are now one of the leading groups of economic theorists in Europe.
We have particular expertise in microeconomic theory, macroeconomics and labour economics.
Affiliations
The School is affiliated with several prestigious institutes in Scotland.
Discussion papers
This repository of discussion papers presented at seminars, conferences and workshops demonstrates the range and depth of our research.
Seminars and workshops
Our research community offers seminars and workshops as well as more informal support for staff and students.
This article was published on May 2, 2012