Sharing pluralistic research
Drawing together scholars and Postgraduate Researchers with a range of theoretical and empirical approaches
Economics Seminar Series![LUBS exterior East 1600 x 800](http://business.leeds.ac.uk/images/resized/1400x700-0-0-1-85-LUBS_1.jpg)
Building on our history
A long and proud history, with courses in economics first taught in the 1870s
Our history timeline![Black and white economics and social sciences class photograph](http://business.leeds.ac.uk/images/resized/1400x787-0-0-1-85-Economics_and_Social_Sciences_1954___1600x900.jpg)
- Leeds University Business School
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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.
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.
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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Can we adapt to a four-day working week?
Thursday 1 February 2024
More on Can we adapt to a four-day working week?![Megan Greene speaking with Eric Lonergan](http://business.leeds.ac.uk/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-BoE_event.jpg)
Students meet Bank of England policymaker
Thursday 7 December 2023
More on Students meet Bank of England policymaker![David Spencer](http://business.leeds.ac.uk/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-David_Spencer_centred_800x400.jpg)
Professor Spencer argues for making work lighter
Tuesday 5 September 2023
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Professor David Spencer