DISCOVER CUTTING-EDGE ECONOMICS RESEARCH AT QUEEN'S
At Queen's, our commitment to economic research drives meaningful impact and contributes to shaping a more prosperous and equitable future.
The Department of Economics research encompasses a range of areas such as the study of networks and institutions, game theory, labour economics, social policy, development economics, population economics, as well as economic and business history. We are committed to providing research-driven education to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, delivered by our faculty, who frequently collaborate with think tanks and policymaking bodies in the UK and Ireland.
ECONOMIC THEORY
Researchers at Queen’s contribute significant advancements in Economic Theory, delving into various aspects such as cooperative and non-cooperative game theory, industrial organisation, social and economic networks, supply chain networks, ethical decision making, and distributive justice.
Our microeconomic theorists explore fundamental economic principles and their applications in contemporary contexts. From analysing market behaviours to studying the impact of economic policies.
ECONOMIC THEORY
Emergent collaboration in social purpose games
Expected values for variable network games
Fairness and efficiency in cake-cutting with single-peaked preferences
Multi-Unit Assignment Under Dichotomous Preferences
The cost of strategy-proofness in school choice
ECONOMIC HISTORY
The Department of Economics' research focus aligns with interdisciplinary research centres, including the Centre for Economic History (QUCEH) and the Centre for Economics, Policy, and History (CEPH). These centres aim to explore how economic history shapes the present and how economics can illuminate historical societal development.
ECONOMIC HISTORY
On the economic effects of Indigenous institutions: Evidence from Mexico
Cohort component population estimates for Ireland, 1911-1920
Going Dutch: Money Policy in the Netherlands during the Interwar Gold Standard, 1925-1936
Population and Poverty in Ireland on the Eve of the Great Famine
APPLIED ECONOMICS
Queen's is dedicated to pioneering research in applied economics, where theoretical insights meet real-world challenges. Our researchers investigate a wide range of issues, including development economics, environmental sustainability, migration, labour economics, and public policy analysis. Through empirical analysis and data-driven approaches, we aim to provide actionable insights to address pressing societal and economic concerns.
The Health and Human Development Initiative (HHDI) addresses contemporary issues like health, education, and human development disparities. Through interdisciplinary research, it aims to advance scientific understanding and societal impact. Members bring expertise in applied economics, health and social sciences, human geography, social work, anthropology, and demography. Interdisciplinary collaborations ensure a comprehensive understanding of complex economic phenomena, fostering innovative solutions and informing policy decisions.
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