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
7 February 2024 Dr. Ceren Ozgen Urban, labour
Our next internal seminar
5 December 2023 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:
Do Remote Workers Deter Neighborhood Crime? Evidence from the Rise of Working from Home, by Jesse Matheson, Brendon McConnell, James Rockey, and Argyris Sakalis
Permanent School Closures and Crime: Evidence from Scotland, by Daniel Borbely, Markus Gehrsitz, Stuart McIntyre, and Gennaro Rossi
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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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