Wide-ranging perspectives on economics

Pluralism in teaching and research

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AIRE

Sharing pluralistic research

Drawing together scholars and Postgraduate Researchers with a range of theoretical and empirical approaches

Economics Seminar Series
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Economics Seminar Series

Building on our history

A long and proud history, with courses in economics first taught in the 1870s

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Economics Department

Economics Department

The Economics Department represents policy-relevant, realistic and pluralistic research. We address real-world challenges through our research and promote a wide range of perspectives. 

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Our research

The Applied Institute for Research in Economics (AIRE) develops and disseminates research in economics and political economy at the University of Leeds. We use our strong local, national and international partnerships, and interdisciplinary approach to solve complex, practical problems. 

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Our teaching

We are a vibrant department with a tradition for teaching economics that is current, innovative, realistic, policy-relevant and pluralistic. Our programmes combine a core of technical skills with a range of research-informed specialisms. We support students to become independent, critical thinkers prepared for employment and further study.

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Masters

The Leeds MBA

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