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The Economics Division is 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. Graduates apply their skills in finance, business and government and many also go on to study at Masters and PhD level.
Economics research at Leeds
The Economics Division represents a realistic and policy-relevant economics. We address real-world challenges through our research, and promote an understanding of a diverse range of perspectives.
Economics works with other disciplines - business, social sciences and STEM - to solve complex, practical problems and leads several large, interdisciplinary research projects. Collectively, the Economics Division is responsible for grants worth over £16m.
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Association for Social Economics 2017 Summer Workshop
Summer Workshop on "Financialisation": what is it and why it matters for social economists.
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Economics Division hosts talk with Andy Ross
MSc Economics and MSc Economics and Finance students and regional alumni are invited to a talk and Q&A delivered by Professor Andy Ross about his extensive career and experience in...
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Professor Spencer comments on Uber ban in London
On 23 September, Professor of Economics, David Spencer, featured in an article published by...
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Graduate puts his entrepreneurial skills to good use
George Biddle is changing the way employers recruit graduates with a new app.
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Will Brexit destroy the UK's economy? An interview with Malcolm Sawyer
Professor Malcolm Sawyer was featured on the Rozenberg Quarterly this week.
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