Personal profile
Teaching Interests
Macroeconomics (undergraduate) and microeconomics, data management, applied econometrics, efficiency and productivity analysis, contemporary issues in the global economy.
Biography
Dr. Marta Zieba is an Associate Professor in economics at University of Limerick. She received her PhD in Economics from Trinity College Dublin (2008) and her Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration (Diplom-Kauffrau) from European University Viadrina (Frankfurt/Oder) in Germany (2003).
Before joining University of Limerick, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin from 2008 until 2012, where she worked in the area of cultural economics, developing economics and economics of international migration.
Her main research interest is in the applied microeconomics and microeconometrics. She is interested in studying cultural economics, in particular the efficiency and productivity factors for the performing arts institutions. Her other recent research areas of interest are in the cultural tourism, health systems and economics of well-being.
She is the co-founder and member of the Economic Efficiency & Productivity Analysis research cluster based in the Kemmy Business School, UL. The group publishes and disseminates applied research in the measurement, analysis, and drivers of economic efficiency, and productivity in a number of areas of economics, such as the health and long-term care sectors, cultural and education sectors. The research cluster is well-positioned to collaborate in generating high quality publications in top ranked international journals, including Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Health Care Management Science and Small Business Economics. The group has published and finalised further articles in the specified area and its research was presented at numerous international conferences.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD, Trinity College Dublin
Award Date: 1 Jan 2008
Masters, MA, European University Viadrina Frankfurt Oder
Award Date: 1 Jan 2003
Bachelor, BA, European University Viadrina Frankfurt Oder
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
External positions
Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami
1 Aug 2024 → 31 Jul 2025
Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics, Trinity College Dublin
1 Jan 2008 → …
Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin
1 Jan 2005 → …
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Contextual factors and efficiency gains in Italian tourist destinations
Castiglione, C., Infante, D. & Zieba, M., Aug 2025, In: Tourism Economics. 31, 5 Special Focus: Heritage, Tourism and Local Development, p. 1006-1030 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cost and Allocative Efficiency of Public Hospitals in Ireland – A Robust DEA Approach
Devitt, N., Dineen, D. & Zieba, M., 2025, Lecture Notes in Operations Research. Springer Nature, p. 323-335 13 p. (Lecture Notes in Operations Research; vol. Part F908).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Orchestral Music: From Concert Hall to Live TV Streaming
O'Hagan, J. & Zieba, M., Sep 2025, In: Ekonomiaz. Revista vasca de Economía. 107, 1, p. 35-51 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficiency and Productivity of Italian Theatrical Firms. A Non-parametric Approach
Castiglione, C., Infante, D. & Zieba, M., 2024, Lecture Notes in Operations Research. Springer Nature, p. 33-45 13 p. (Lecture Notes in Operations Research; vol. Part F3799).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Is it worth subsidising the cultural sector? New insights from Italian theatre companies
Castiglione, C., Infante, D. & Zieba, M., 1 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Policy Modeling. 46, 1, p. 20-38 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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ACEI Presidents' Prize for the best graduate student paper at the 15th Conference of Association for Cultural Economics International in Boston.
Zieba, M. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Honorary award
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Best Paper Award in Regional Studies, Regional Science (with K. Mulligan)
Zieba, M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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