Department of Economics

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Research

The department conducts research in a variety of areas, from behavioural and experimental economics to macroeconomics and financial markets.

Research in the Department of Economics
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Events

We organise a weekly seminar series and a range of conferences and workshops.

For past events, please visit our events archive.

1st Nov

Lancaster Game Theory Conference

Friday 1 November 2024, 9:00am to Saturday 2 November 2024, 5:00pm
6th Nov

Don’t Throw the Baby Out With the Bathwater: Firm Response to Downstream Product Shocks -Chirantan Chatterjee (Sussex University) - Economics Research Seminar

Wednesday 6 November 2024, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
12th Nov

The Esmée Fairbairn Lecture 2024

Tuesday 12 November 2024, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

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News

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'Coffee price volatility harms the mental health of farmers'

In this article for The Conversation, Dr Saurabh Singhal (Economics) explains what the fluctuating cost of coffee can do to the mental health of farmers in Vietnam.
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Economists consider non-linear dynamics in global economy

Lancaster University Management School co-organised the second Non-Linearities in Macroeconomics workshop, welcoming experts from across European universities and central banks.
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Lancaster University Management School subjects in UK top 10 in Guardian league table

Three Lancaster University Management School subjects are ranked in the top 10 in the UK in the latest national league table from the Guardian – driven by the success of LUMS graduates.
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Pollution drives families to relocate – but only the rich can afford to live in healthier areas

Pollution levels factor in households’ decision to relocate within the United States, but only richer households can afford areas with improved air quality, new Lancaster University Management School research finds.
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'Budget airlines make money from extra charges, but savvy travellers benefit too'

Dr Renaud Foucart (Economics) discusses cheap air travel and hidden charges in his latest article for The Conversation.
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'What we know so far about Labour’s plan for Great British Energy'

Dr Renaud Foucart (Economics) unpacks Labour's plans for the UK's energy sector in his latest article for The Conversation.

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Information for undergraduate students

All our undergraduate students have access to an academic advisor. You can browse the list of advisors to find an academic staff member who can help you.

List of academic advisors