Research

Our department is internationally recognised as a leading centre for economics research.

Our strategy is to build on this reputation in order to maintain a profile that addresses key economics research questions of the day.

In REF 2014 (Economics & Econometrics) Manchester Economics was ranked 7th out of 28  Economics Departments in terms of research power (Grade Point Average multiplied by FTE). 

Overall, 75% of our activity was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (achieving a 4* or 3*). This includes:

• 64.9% of outputs rated 4*/3*
• 90% of impact rated 4*/3*
• 100% of environment rated 4*/3*

Research area groups

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Macroeconomics, growth and development

Including growth, development, business cycles and macroeconomic policies.

Economic theory

Including the operation of markets, social change, game theory and industrial organisation.

Econometrics and applied economics

Including structural instability in monetary policy; the labour market and the dynamics of health and economic status at in later life.

Environmental and resource economics

From consumption and energy to environmental valuation and regulation.

Development economics and policy

Our experts have particular expertise in the economies of China, India, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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