Department of Economics
By exploring economic principles we help to address complex problems, from the decisions made by people and firms through to global economic policy.
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Research seminar series
The Department of Economics hosts a research seminar series throughout the academic year.
Our next external seminar
28 February 2024 Prof. Aditya Goenka Theory, Epidemiology, Macro, Climate
Our next internal seminar
27 February 2024 Research Group Meeting
Research seminar series schedule
Sheffield Economics Research Paper Series
The Sheffield Economic Research Paper Series (SERPS) offers a forum for the research output of the Department of Economics. Our latest working papers include:
Comparative Advantage and the Quality Choice of Heterogeneous Firms, by Dongzhe Zhang, Antonio Navas, and Ian Gregory-Smith
Nudging for Prompt Tax Penalty Payment: Evidence from a Field Experiment in Indonesia, by Eko Arief Yogama, Daniel J. Gray, and Matthew D. Rablen
Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Necessarily Escalate Intimate Partner Violence? Results from a National-level Survey in India, Subhasish M. Chowdhury, Upasak Das, and Shrabani Saha
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Women in Economics
On International Women’s Day, the women in the Department of Economics are challenging the traditional perception of Economics.
Economics Placements
Placement years offer an opportunity for our students to develop their employability skills while getting a taste for their potential career paths.
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Department of Economics
The University of Sheffield
9 Mappin Street
Sheffield S1 4DT
UK
+44 114 222 5151
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