Economics

Ranked in the UK’s top 10 for world-leading research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, we act as economic advisers to inform governments, institutions and organisations, and use these real-world applications in our teaching to give our students an insight into industry.

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We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. We also deliver a host of CPD and short courses.

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Research

Our research is built upon a commitment to theoretical and rigorously founded, applied work.

Centre for International Macroeconomic Studies

Surrey Energy Economics Centre

Applied Microeconomics Group

Econometrics Group

Macroeconomics Group

Theory Group

News

03 JUN 2025

Strategic borrowing for defence spending can improve economic welfare, new study suggests

28 MAY 2025

Which economics masters is right for you?

28 MAY 2025

Five reasons to study for a masters in economics at Surrey

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Events

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Wed 04 Jun 2025, 12PM - 12.45PM

The PhD experience

Online

Thu 19 Jun 2025, 10AM - 11AM

Pre-departure briefing webinar

On campus

Sat 21 Jun 2025

Undergraduate open day

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Our staff members

Professor Holger Breinlich

Professor of Economics

Holger Breinlich joined the School of Economics in April 2018, having held previous positions at the University of Essex, the University of Mannheim and the University of Nottingham. Holger obtained his PhD from the London School of Economics in 2006....

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