Research

We are internationally recognised as a leading centre for economics research.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) to evaluate the research output of UK universities, Manchester Economics was ranked 7th out of 28 in terms of research power. Overall, 75% of our activity was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (achieving a 4* or 3*).

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Research highlights

Find out more about a selection of our latest research.
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Explore our publications

Read our latest published research.
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Research areas

View the different areas of our research.
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Explore our working papers

Read the latest research in our discussion paper series.
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The Manchester School

First published in 1930, this general-interest journal is still edited from within Manchester's economics department.
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Growth and Business Cycle Research Group (GBCR)

The GBCR provide a focus and forum for the thriving research on the growth and business cycles at Manchester.
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Our people

View the research profiles of our academic staff.
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Research seminars

Find out more about our seminars and workshops.
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Postgraduate research

Find out more about our PhD in Economics. 

Take a deeper look in to all of our research, including our impact case studies:

Research explorer

Explore our publications, projects and other research activities.

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Research with impact

View some of our impact case studies. 

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