Our courses combine rigorous economic theory with practical applications, preparing our graduates to excel in a variety of careers. Our faculty are experts in their fields and are committed to providing a supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and personalized attention. We aim to foster critical thinking and analytical skills in our students, equipping them with the tools they need to make a positive impact on society.
BSc in Economics
The BSc in Economics degree (in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy) offers a highly-regarded program that provides students with a solid foundation in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and real-world applications. The program is designed to prepare students for a range of careers in business, finance, government, or advanced academic study.
One of the key strengths of the program is its focus on developing students' analytical and quantitative skills. Students take a range of courses in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics, as well as core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and applied econometrics. These courses provide students with the tools they need to analyse economic problems and to make sound decisions based on rigorous economic methods.
Overall, the Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from King's College London's Department of Political Economy and the Business School is an excellent choice for students who are interested in pursuing careers in business, finance, government, or academia. The program's rigorous curriculum, emphasis on quantitative analysis, real-world applications, and international focus make it an ideal choice for students who want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's global economy.
BSc in Economics & Management
The BSc in Economics & Management degree is a comprehensive programme that combines rigorous training in economics with management education. The programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both disciplines, enabling them to develop the analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in a range of careers in business, finance, government, and academia.
One of the key strengths of the programme is the contribution of the economics department, which provides students with a solid grounding in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and real-world applications. Students take a range of courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, as well as electives in areas such as international trade, economic growth, and public economics. These courses provide students with the tools they need to analyse economic problems and to make sound decisions based on data.
In addition to the economics curriculum, students also take a range of management courses that provide them with a deep understanding of business and management principles. Students have the opportunity to study topics such as accounting, finance, marketing, and strategy, among others, and are also able to take an optional global placement year in industry.
MSc Economics & Finance
The Master of Science in Economics & Finance degree offered by King's Business School is a highly-regarded program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, institutions, and instruments, as well as the economic theories that underpin them. The program is designed to prepare students for successful careers in finance, government, and academia.
One of the key strengths of the program is its focus on developing students' analytical and quantitative skills. Students take a range of courses in financial economics, econometrics, and quantitative methods, as well as core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and financial markets. These courses provide students with the tools they need to analyse complex financial problems and make sound decisions based on data.
In addition to its strong focus on quantitative analysis, the programme also emphasizes the application of economic theory and empirical methods to real-world problems in finance. Students have the opportunity to study topics such as asset pricing, corporate finance, financial regulation, and risk management, among others. These courses enable students to apply economic concepts and tools to real-world financial issues and to develop a deep understanding of how financial markets and institutions affect individuals and societies.
Faculty in the Department of Economics have published in leading economics publications, such as Quarterly Journal of Economics, Review of Economics Studies, Journal of Political Economy, and many others. Below is a section of papers. For the full list, please see the department’s page on the King’s College London research portal.
Buggle, J., Mayer, T., Sakalli, S.O. and Thoenig, M. (2023). The Refugee’s Dilemma: Evidence from Jewish Migration out of Nazi Germany. The Quarterly Journal of Economics.
Brilon, S., Grassi, S., Grieder, M. and Schulz, J.F. (2023). Strategic competition and self-confidence. Management Science.
Bai, L. and Wu, L. (2023). Political Conflict and Development Dynamics: Economic Legacies of the Cultural Revolution. Journal of Economic History.
Fosten, J. and Nandi, S. (2023). Nowcasting from Cross-Sectionally Dependent Panels. Journal of Applied Econometrics.
Bell, B., Costa, R., & Machin, S. (2022). Why Does Education Reduce Crime? Journal of Political Economy.
Boehm, J., Dhingra, S., & Morrow, J. (2022). The Comparative Advantage of Firms. Journal of Political Economy.
Kovacs, A., Attanasio, O., & Moran, P. (2022). Temptation and Commitment: A Model of Hand-to-Mouth Behavior. Journal of the European Economic Association.
Bell, B., Bloom, N., & Blundell, J. (2022). Income Dynamics in the UK and the Impact of the Covid-19 Recession. Quantitative Economics.
Bell, B., Bukowski, P., & Machin, S. (2022). The Decline in Rent Sharing. Journal of Labor Economics.
Anukriti, S., Bhalotra, S., & Tam, EHF. (2022). On the Quantity and Quality of Girls: Fertility, Parental Investments and Mortality. Economic Journal.
Bacchetta, P., Davenport, M., & Van Wincoop, E. (2022). Can Sticky Portfolios Explain International Capital Flows and Asset Prices? Journal of International Economics
Bell, B., Pedemonte, S., & Van Reenen, J. (2021). CEO Pay and the Rise of Relative Performance Contracts: A Question of Governance? Journal of the European Economic Association.
Bai, L., Handel, B., Miguel, E., & Rao, G. (2021). Self-Control and Demand for Preventive Health: Evidence from Hypertension in India. Review of Economics and Statistics.
Liu, L., Lockwood, B., Almunia, M., & Tam, EHF. (2021). VAT Notches, Voluntary Registration, and Bunching: Theory and UK Evidence. Review of Economics and Statistics.
Kovacs, A., Low, H., & Moran, P. (2021). Estimating Temptation and Commitment Over the Life-Cycle. International Economic Review.
Grosfeld, I., Sakalli, S., and Zhuravskaya, E. (2020). Middleman Minorities and Ethnic Conflict: Anti-Jewish Pogroms in the Russian Empire. Review of Economic Studies.
Hachula, M., Piffer, M., and Rieth, M. (2020). Unconventional Monetary Policy, Fiscal Side Effects, and Euro Area (Im)balances. Journal of the European Economic Association.
Gerhards, L., and Kosfeld, M. (2020). I (Don’t) Like You! But Who Cares? Gender Differences in Same-Sex and Mixed-Sex Teams. Economic Journal.
Dhingra, S. and Morrow, J. (2019). Monopolistic competition and optimum product diversity under firm heterogeneity. Journal of Political Economy.
Bai, L. and Stumpner, S. (2019). Estimating US Consumer Gains from Chinese Imports. American Economic Review: Insights.
Hachula, M., Piffer, M. and Rieth, M. (2019). Unconventional Monetary Policy, Fiscal Side Effects, and Euro Area (Im)balances. Journal of the European Economic Association.
Boneva, L, Cloyne, J, Weale, M & Wieladekc, T (2019). Firms’ Price, Cost and Activity Expectations: Evidence from Micro Data. Economic Journal.
Bell, B., Bindler, A. and Machin, S. (2018). Crime Scars: Recessions and the Making of Career Criminals. Review of Economics and Statistics.
Piffer, M. and Podstawski, M. (2018). Identifying Uncertainty Shocks Using the Price of Gold. Economic Journal.
Bell, B. and Machin, S. (2018). Minimum Wages and Firm Value. Journal of Labor Economics.
Cheng, W. and Morrow, J. (2018). Firm productivity differences from factor markets. Journal of Industrial Economics.
Hughes, N. and Fehrler, S. (2018). How Transparency Kills Information Aggregation: Theory & Experiment. American Economic Journal: Microeconomics.
Fosten, J. and Gutknecht, D. (2018). Testing Nowcast Monotonicity with Estimated Factors. Journal of Business and Economic Statistics.
Cozzi, G. and Davenport, M. (2017). Extrapolative expectations and capital flows during convergence. Journal of International Economics.
Morrow, J. and Carter, M.R. (2017). Learning about the prospects for mobility: Economic and political dynamics following fundamental policy reform. Journal of Public Economics.
Chortareas, G. and Noikokyris, E. (2017). Federal Reserve's Policy, Global Equity Markets, and the Local Monetary Policy Stance. Journal of Banking and Finance.
Fosten, J. (2017). Model Selection with Estimated Factors and Idiosyncratic Components. Journal of Applied Econometrics.
Weale, M. and Wieladek, T. (2016). What Are the Macroeconomic Effects of Asset Purchases? Journal of Monetary Economics.
Grassi, S. and Ma, C.A. (2016). Information Acquisition, Referral, and Organization. RAND Journal of Economics.
Hughes, N. (2016). Voting in Legislative Elections under Plurality Rule. Journal of Economic Theory.