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The University of Oxford is a global leader in the field of economics. We are one of the largest groups of academic economists in the world and regularly rank as the UK's top economics department. Our researchers inform and improve economic and public policy around the world and are dedicated to training the next generation of economic leaders.
Our aim is to create a dynamic and supportive academic environment that fosters groundbreaking economic research, has a lasting impact on economic policy, and inspires the next generation of researchers and leaders. Johannes Abeler, Head of Department
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NEWS
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Alumnus Simon Johnson Awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics
Alumnus Simon Johnson Awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics
15 October 2024
Sculpture Unveiled to Celebrate Department's Commitment to EDI
Sculpture Unveiled to Celebrate Department's Commitment to EDI
11 October 2024
Congratulations to Professor Francesco Zanetti
Congratulations to Professor Francesco Zanetti
10 October 2024
University of Oxford's Department of Economics Ranked No. 1 in the UK by The Guardian
University of Oxford's Department of Economics Ranked No. 1 in the UK by The Guardian
30 September 2024
Congratulations to our Undergraduate Prize Winners!
Congratulations to our Undergraduate Prize Winners!
16 September 2024
Frank DiTraglia awarded UKRI funding to tackle lead poisoning in UK children
Frank DiTraglia awarded UKRI funding to tackle lead poisoning in UK children
5 September 2024
Upcoming Events
Unlocking Social Mobility: New Opportunities for Business and Policy
Unlocking Social Mobility: New Opportunities for Business and Policy
Fundamentals of Graduate Economics and Finance: Online
Fundamentals of Graduate Economics and Finance: Online
Fundamentals of Graduate Economics and Finance: In Person
Fundamentals of Graduate Economics and Finance: In Person
IMPACT CASE STUDIES
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Dull Disasters: Disaster preparedness and planning using insurance-based finance
Dull Disasters: Disaster preparedness and planning using insurance-based finance
A fresh look at analysing the impact of transport investment
A fresh look at analysing the impact of transport investment
Anonymity or Distance? Job Search and Labour Market Exclusion in a Growing African City
Anonymity or Distance? Job Search and Labour Market Exclusion in a Growing African City
Simon Quinn, 1 June 2020
BUILDING STRONGER ECONOMIES IN RESOURCE RICH COUNTRIES