In the latest edition of its subject-level rankings, the ShanghaiRankings consultancy has confirmed York's position among the 100 best economics departments in the world in terms of research. This result places York among the top 10 in the UK.

 

The data on research output that underlie the ranking are collected on a rolling basis, and have covered the period of 2013-17 in this year's ranking.

Prof Yuan Ju, Director of Research in the Economics department at York, said:

"I am delighted that our department has retained its position as one of the global leaders in research in economics. The results are a testimony to the hard work of our colleagues facilitated also by the supportive environment our department has to offer. The volume and relevance of outstanding research produced at York has been steadily increasing in recent years, and we wish to retain this trend to the benefit of the global professional community, our students and the wider society."