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. You are here Home Department of Economics Study with us Undergraduate open days Undergraduate Masters study PhD study Our research News 10 December 2021 City centres could lose £3 billion due to permanent changes caused by Covid-19, new study reveals A new study led by Dr Jesse Matheson has calculated the long term economic impact of Covid-19 on city centres, and found that as the shift towards working from home moves businesses to suburban areas, centres stand to lose £3 billion in 2022. Pexels - Anna Shvets 2 December 2021 Employment related COVID-19 exposure risk among disabled people in the UK Research from the Department of Economics provides new evidence about the work-related exposure of disabled people to COVID-19. 4 November 2021 Understanding ethnic differences in transitioning from school to the workforce In an animated film premiering on 7 November 2021, Dr Gurleen Popli looks at the choices made by young people from different ethnicities when finishing compulsory schooling and examines the impact of socioeconomic backgrounds on these choices. University of Sheffield Player 7 October 2021 The effect of terrorism on public attitudes and individual wellbeing In a new project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Dr Georgios Efthyvoulou will explore how to develop adequate capabilities to manage the consequences of terrorist attacks. View all Economics news Contact us Department of Economics The University of Sheffield 9 Mappin Street Sheffield S1 4DT UK +44 114 222 5151 Get in touch AskUS: Get answers to your questions Browse our frequently asked questions to get the answers you need. Questions and answers for prospective students Connect with us Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin
