Our objective is to engage in innovative research that extends the frontiers of the discipline, contributing to a deeper understanding of how modern economies function, and how they can adapt to future challenges. Our research spans almost all the major sub-fields of economics.
As a Department, we are consistently ranked in the top 30 in the world, and in the top 10 in Europe, for the quality of our research output. For example, we are ranked 20th in the world and 5th in Europe in the most recent Tilburg University ranking of Economics departments, and we are currently 25th in the world, and 6th in Europe, in the most recent QS University Rankings.
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) to evaluate the research output of UK Universities, Warwick was ranked 4th in the UK, behind only the LSE, UCL and Oxford, on a measure that takes into account both the proportion of faculty submitted and the quality of outputs submitted. In our submission, 45% of our research was rated as 'world -leading' (4*) and a further 51% rated as 'internationally excellent' (3*).
Research in the Department is based in a number of Research Groups, each of which has its own seminar or workshop series. The interests of individual researchers often overlap the Groups; the purpose of the Groups is to allow Department members with similar interests to meet regularly and to support each other's research.
CAGE
Established in 2010 and funded by the ESRC, CAGE conducts policy-driven economics research informed by culture, history and behaviour. We analyse historical and contemporary data to draw out lessons for modern policy.
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CRETA coordinates collaborative research in economic theory, its applications and in multi-disciplinary projects with related disciplines such as applied mathematics, biology, philosophy and political science.
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QAPEC provides a framework to coordinate collaborative research in quantitative and analytical political economy within the University of Warwick as well as with the Centre’s UK and international networks and partners.
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Members of the Development and Economic History Research Group combine archival data, lab-in-the-field experiments, randomised controlled trials, text analysis, survey and secondary data along with theoretical tools to study issues in development and economic history.
Find out moreEconometrics and Labour
The Econometrics and Labour Research Group covers a wide number of topics within the areas of modern econometric theory and applications, e.g. the econometrics of networks, as well as labour economics, e.g. the economics of education, gender economics, technology and innovation.
Find out moreExperimental and Behavioural Economics
The Experimental and Behavioural Economics Research Group draws its membership from economists based at the Warwick Department of Economics who work in the fields of experimental economics, behavioural economics and/or subjective wellbeing (“Happiness Economics”).
Find out moreMacroeconomics and International Economics
The Macroeconomics and International Economics Research Group consists of faculty and PhD students and its research work centres around macroeconomics, international finance and international trade.
Find out moreMicroeconomic Theory
The Microeconomic Theory Research Group works closely with the Centre for Research in Economic Theory and Its Applications (CRETA). Members of the Group work in economic theory, in its applications, and in multidisciplinary projects with areas such as applied mathematics, biology, philosophy and political science.
Find out morePolitical Economy and Public Economics
The Political Economy and Public Economics Research Group investigates topics from two disciplines which have natural complementarities. Political economy focuses more on the political feasibility of certain policies whereas public economics tries to determine which policies are optimal in every environment.
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An interdisciplinary initiative for researchers at the University interested in experimental and behavioural science with important implications for economics, psychology, management, marketing and statistics.
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The European Political Economy Consortium fosters high-quality research in political economy by facilitating exchange among the leading European centres in political economy. It consists of five founding institutions, including Warwick.
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Tue 22 Apr, '25- |
Applied Economics, Econometrics & Public Policy (CAGE) Seminar - Libertad Gonzalez (UPF)S2.79Title: Born Too Soon? The Educational Costs of Early Elective Deliveries (with Parijat Maitra) Abstract: Low birthweight is linked to adverse long-term outcomes, including lower educational attainment. However, disentangling the causes of this association is challenging, as low birthweight can result from both shortened gestation and impaired fetal growth. We leverage a natural experiment in Spain, where a surge in early elective deliveries, triggered by the cancellation of a generous child benefit, led to lower birthweight and reduced gestational age for non-medical reasons. Using a difference-in-differences approach with adjacent cohorts as controls, we find that early birth had no lasting impact on health outcomes, but affected children performed significantly worse in school, pointing to detrimental effects on cognitive development. |
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Thu 24 Apr, '25- |
EBER Seminar - Jon de Quidt (QMUL)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Tue 29 Apr, '25- |
MIEW (Macro & International Economics Workshop) - Alperen Tosun (PGR)S2.79Title to be advised |
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Tue 29 Apr, '25- |
CRETA Seminar - Larry Samuelson (Yale)S2.79Title: Delegated Bidding |
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Thu 1 May, '25- |
Macro/International Seminar - Ethan Ilzetski (LSE)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Thu 1 May, '25- |
EBER (DR@W) Seminar - Daniel BenjaminS2.77 Cowling RoomTitle to be advised. |
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Thu 1 May, '25- |
Econometrics Seminar - Yushi Peng (Tilburg)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Fri 2 May, '25- |
Teaching & Learning Seminar - Mathilde Peron (York)S0.08Title: Embedding careers in the curriculum: evaluation of a programme level approach for Economics undergraduates. Jointly with Dr Yaprak Tavman (University of York) Abstract: Embedding career development within academic curricula has gained attention as an effective strategy to prepare students for the labour market (Bridgstock et al, 2019) and address inequity in graduate outcomes (Flynn et al, 2022). Our objective is to evaluate a series of initiatives implemented by the Economics department at the University of York in collaboration with Careers (York Strengths) and external partners (York Health Economics Consultancy, HM Treasury). They are designed to embed career-oriented elements into the curriculum revolving around three themes: self-awareness, discovery and development planning; work-related learning and professional skills; reflective practice and translation of learning into the world of work. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives in achieving the following outcomes: (1) Supporting students to connect academic theories and concepts with their future career aspirations; (2) Designing assessments that are both authentic to professional contexts and encourage reflective thinking; (3) Reducing disparities among students, ensuring equitable access to career development opportunities and improved confidence in graduate transitions. The presentation will share preliminary results, utilising anonymous online surveys from Economics students at the University of York. The focus will be on students’ perceptions of the initiatives, their confidence in linking academic learning to career opportunities, and the perceived inclusivity and fairness of career support embedded in the curriculum. |
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Tue 6 May, '25- |
MIEW (Macro & International Economics Workshop) - David Boll (PGR)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Tue 6 May, '25- |
Applied Economics, Econometrics & Public Policy (CAGE) Seminar - Mushfiq Mobarak (Yale)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Wed 7 May, '25- |
Econometrics Seminar - Max Farrell (UCalifornia Santa Barbara)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Wed 7 May, '25- |
CRETA Seminar - Roberto Corrao (Stanford)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Thu 8 May, '25- |
Macro/International Seminar - Rachel Ngai (LSE)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Mon 12 May, '25- |
Economic History Seminar - Andreas Ferrara (Pitt)S2.79Title: The U.S. Civil War’s Impact on Women’s Work and Political Participation. This is joint work with Madison Arnsbarger (Weber State) and Paige Montrose (Pittsburgh) |
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Mon 12 May, '25- |
Econometrics Seminar - Francesca Molinari (Cornell)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Tue 13 May, '25- |
MIEW (Macro & International Economics Workshop) - Andrea Guerrieri D'Amati (PGR)S2.79Title: Embracing the Future: Tense Patterns and Forward-looking Monetar |
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Tue 13 May, '25- |
Applied Economics, Econometrics & Public Policy (CAGE) Seminar - Elias Papaiannou (LBS)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Wed 14 May, '25- |
Teaching & Learning Seminar - Anthi Chondrogianni (Bristol)S0.10Title: Search for Work during Students’ Higher Education Journey Authors: Dr Anthi Chondrogianni (Presenter) and Dr Ahmed Pirzada |
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Wed 14 May, '25- |
CRETA Seminar - Drew Fudenberg (MIT)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Thu 15 May, '25- |
Macro/International Seminar - Keith Head (UBC)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Mon 19 May, '25- |
Economic History Seminar - Stephan Heblich (Toronto)S2.79Title: The Distributional Consequences of Trade: Evidence from the Repeal of the Corn Laws (with S. Redding and Y. Zylberberg) Abstract: We examine the distributional consequences of trade using the Repeal of the Corn Laws and the Grain Invasion during the 19th-century. We use a newly-created dataset on population, employment by sector, property values, and poor law transfers for over 10,000 parishes in England andWales from 1801–1901. In response to this trade shock, we show that locations with high-wheat suitability experience population decline, rural-urban migration, structural transformation away from agriculture, increases in welfare transfers, and declines in property values, relative to locations with low-wheat suitability. We develop a quantitative spatial model to evaluate the aggregate economic implications of these findings. Undertaking counterfactuals for the Grain Invasion, we show that geography is an important dimension along which the distributional effects of trade occur. |
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Mon 19 May, '25- |
Econometrics Seminar - Matias Cattaneo (Princeton)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Tue 20 May, '25- |
MIEW (Macro & International Economics Workshop) - Pawel Krolikowski (Cleveland F)S2.79 |
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Wed 21 May, '25- |
Econometrics Seminar - Lorenzo Magnolfi (Wisconsin)S0.13Title to be advise. |
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Wed 21 May, '25- |
CRETA Seminar - Agathe Pernoud (Chicago)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Thu 22 May, '25- |
Macro/International Seminar - Elisa Keller (Essex)S2.79Title to be advised. |
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Thu 22 May, '25- |
EBER (DR@W) Seminar - Ernst FehrS0.18Title to be advised. |
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Tue 27 May, '25- |
Applied Economics, Econometrics & Public Policy (CAGE) Seminar - Jessie Handbury (UPenn)S0.20Title to be advised. |
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Wed 28 May, '25- |
Teaching & Learning Seminar - Cloda Jenkins (Imperial College Business School)S0.08Title: Designing Assessments in an AI World |
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Wed 28 May, '25- |
CRETA Seminar - Yannai Gonczarowski (Harvard)S0.20Title to be advised. |
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