Organisation profile
Overview of our Research
The Discipline of Economics within the JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics is focused on generating high-quality research output and impact that seeks to identify solutions to, and inform decisions about the grand challenges facing business and society leaders, public policy makers, and citizens in our region, nationally and internationally.
Economics has built strengths in particular areas connected to this goal, especially in health economics and ageing, environmental economics including marine economics, international finance and macro, and economic history, theory and methodology. These connect especially with two key areas of research distinctiveness for the School:
- Environment and Marine
- Health and Ageing
Colleagues in economics have built a thriving and evolving research ecosystem, reflected in a very active and successful PhD programme, and teams of faculty, doctoral, and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom are leaders and participants in University and School research units, including
- Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC)
- Irish Centre for Social Gerontology (ICSG)
- Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU)
- Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability (CEDRIS)
- Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS)
Faculty and research students and staff are active contributors to international peer reviewed research in economics and to interdisciplinary audiences, focussed on the potential for research to inform real-world policy problems and generate solutions.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Noreen Brennan
- J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, Economics - Research Development Manager
Person
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Analysing the impact of complex multimorbidity on health-related quality of life
Walsh, S., Gillespie, P., Hobbins, A., O'Neill, C., McCarthy, C., Moriarty, F., Clyne, B., Boland, F. & Smith, S. M., 2026, In: Quality of Life Research. 35, 40Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Recommendations for the use of early cost-effectiveness analysis to inform the health technology development process with an application to cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Mahon, R., Choudhury, S. P., Dutta, S. K., Majumdar, A. D., Ghosh, B., Demla, C., Thomas, A. & Dey, D., 2026, In: International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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9 ways to fund Dublin in the future
Turley, G., 25 Feb 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Media - Community Engagement
Activities
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Destrictive Communication
Werner, V. (Speaker)
14 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
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Galway Climate Inspirations Festival
Morrissey, K. M. (Speaker)
15 Sep 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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PhD Supervisor - Ankita Vyas - Bridging Behaviour and Modelling: Supporting Practical Transitions to Climate-Neutral Practices Among Irish Farmers
McGrath, L. (Mentor)
1 Sep 2025 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
Prizes
Press/Media
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Interview about attempts by US President to influence interest rates
19/01/26
1 Media contribution
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Contribution to media article about capital expenditure and borrowing by local governments
16/01/26
1 Media contribution
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