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Welcome
As one of the largest economics departments in the UK we offer a great diversity of research expertise and research-led teaching. Our academic community of staff, students and visitors is both intellectually vibrant and international in perspective. Read more
Professor Jo Swaffield
Head of Department
Our research
Interesting examples of our research, and the relevance to wider society and the economy can be seen here:
Top 10 for research impact (Times Higher Education's ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2014)
Economics Society
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Equality and diversity
We are delighted to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, in recognition of our commitment to gender equality.
Study at York
Alan Krause
In 2019, our colleague Dr Alan Krause sadly died. Please see our tribute to Alan.
News
Athena SWAN Bronze Award Success
Posted on Sunday 17 May 2020
The Department of Economics and Related Studies is delighted to have gained an Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
Coronametrics: Using Econometrics to Forecast the Effects of Covid-19
Posted on Tuesday 21 April 2020
Dr Adam Golinski and Professor Peter Spencer discuss the potential uses of econometric forecasting in relation to the current global crisis, and share their model and resulting data.
PanDA course on "Info-Metrics for Modeling and Inference"
Posted on Friday 7 February 2020
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
1st year photo 2019-20 A4.pdf (PDF 
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