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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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Students shine in Peak Time competition
Business School students reach finals of the Peak Time international business competition
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Professor David Spencer quoted in Economist article
On 1 June, The Economist published an article discussing June’s General election and in particular...
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Partnership Award success for Business School
Members of the School garnered two awards at the Partnership Awards ceremony.
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