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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 28d

📢 Join our next Active Bystander Training for economists!

🗓️ 18 Nov 2025 | 09:30–11:00 | Online
Learn tools for safe, effective intervention & fostering an inclusive profession.

👉 Register: [email protected]
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 29d

📢 RES VACANCY - We're seeking an Editor-in-Chief for The Econometrics Journal, starting May 2026.

Play a key role in shaping the journal & advancing the RES Strategy 2024–2028.

🗓 Apply by 22 Sept 2025
🔗 bit.ly/4eFVD87

#RESVacancy #EconSky #EctJ

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research @niesrorg.bsky.social · Sep 8

⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ The £41.2bn deficit explained: what it means for the UK's #AutumnBudget 💼

In our latest #MondayInterview, just published, our Ben Caswell unpacks the much spoken figure and outlines its implications👇📈

@econstevem.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social

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The £41.2bn Deficit Explained - NIESR

Much of the recent economic debate has focused on the forecast £41.2bn deficit in 2029-30. How was this figure arrived at, and what must the Chancellor do to address it?

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The Economic Journal @theeconjournal.bsky.social · Sep 8

Forthcoming in EJ: ‘Learning About Opportunity: Spillovers of Elite School Admissions in Peru’ by Ricardo Estrada, Jérémie Gignoux, Agustina Hatrick doi.org/10.1093/ej/ueaf034 @ricardoestradam.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢DEADLINE TODAY - RES is hiring!
✨Senior Communications Manager
✨Partnerships Manager
Both roles are vital to shaping our strategy, visibility & partnerships.

🗓️Apply by 8 Sept (TODAY)
👉http://bit.ly/4oChfa5

#Jobs #Hiring #Economics #Careers #EconSky

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 New mentoring programme for mid-career #WomeninEcon!

RES Women’s Committee & @isweconomics.bsky.social launch a pilot to support women aiming for Professor roles.

📅 Apply by 15 Sept 2025
🔗 bit.ly/40w08fV

#Mentoring #EconSky #MidCareer

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

RES RESOURCES - Want to help make #Economics more inclusive?
Hosting diverse, accessible events is a powerful step.

✅ Inclusive planning tips
✅ Diverse speakers
✅ Welcoming spaces

📚 Learn more: shorturl.at/bLGT8

#Diversity #Inclusion #WomenInEcon #EconSky

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity: Be the next RES Conference Programme Chair!

Shape the UK’s flagship economics conference, collaborate with top minds, and lead on content curation.

2-year role. Expenses covered.

Apply by 8 Sept: bit.ly/4lAIwat

#Economics #RESVacancy #EconSky

Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 Save the date! RES Summit 2025 - 2 Dec

Theme: The Economics of the Justice System ⚖️
Sponsored by the @nuffieldfoundation.org

Speakers: Imran Rasul, @drstevenproud.bsky.social, Rocco d’Este, @profhjalmarsson.bsky.social, Arpita Ghosh, Emily Owens

👉 Register here: shorturl.at/Dclkz

#EconSky

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research @niesrorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

⚡️Why #BondMarkets are now in charge⚡️

This 'Box analysis' by @blondemoney.bsky.social published in our latest UK economic outlook is well worth a read 📈
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Why Bond Markets Are Now In Charge - NIESR

Government bond markets used to command little attention, with volatility squeezedout by over a decade of quantitative easing and zero interest rates.

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The Economic Journal @theeconjournal.bsky.social · Sep 3

Forthcoming in EJ: ‘The Dynamics of Inattention in the (Baseball) Field’ by James Archsmith, Anthony Heyes, Matthew Neidell, Bhaven Sampat doi.org/10.1093/ej/ueaf030 @econjim.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social ‬

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 27 Oct | 1:45–4pm

Join the RES #DiversityInclusion Network for a virtual event: How do we move forward from the hidden barriers of structural inequalities?

Keynote w/ Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman + Dr Jummy Okoya.

🔗 shorturl.at/CISUO

#Economics #EconSky #DiversityNetwork

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · Sep 1

Fancy listening to some economics? Check out our new podcast. #EconSky @discoverecon.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social @rethinkecon.bsky.social @ineteconomics.bsky.social @relearningecon.bsky.social

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · Sep 1

New podcast - OUT NOW!
This is our final episode of Season 8, where we have looked at economists suggested by other economists. This time we discuss the life and ideas of @jayatighosh.bsky.social who was suggested by @kateraworth.bsky.social! #EconSky #EduSky open.spotify.com/episode/6mMV...

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Jayati Ghosh

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Sep 2

📈 In case you missed it - #Economics is now the 8th most popular A-level in England & 10th in the UK, with entries up 36% since 2020.

In 2025, entries rose 5.5%, bucking the trend of declines across most subjects.

🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/h1V40

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Economics A-level entries surge 5.5% in 2025, climbing into UK’s top ten subjects - Royal Economic Society

Economics is now the eighth most popular A-level in England and the tenth in the UK, with entries up 36% since 2020.

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research @niesrorg.bsky.social · Sep 1

⚡️Beyond #Tariffs: What Next for The #Global Economy? ⚡️🌍🚢

Our take on the key challenges facing the global economy as the year unfolds, in this #blog by Monica George Michail ⬇️

@resmedia.bsky.social

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Beyond Tariffs: What Next for The Global Economy? - NIESR

The global economy is facing significant challenges. What are some of the issues it faces and will the trade deals help reduce uncertainty?

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢#RESMembers are invited to propose names for both the #RESCouncil (for the period Spring 2026-2031) and President-Elect for Spring 2026-2027, then President 2027-2028.

More info👉 bit.ly/46MUvxI

#RESMembership #RESPresident #Governance #PresidentElect

Call for Nominations: RES Council 2026–2031 and President-Elect 2027–2028 - Royal Economic Society

RES members are invited to propose names for both the RES Council (for the period Spring 2026-2031) and President-Elect.

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research @niesrorg.bsky.social · Aug 28

Results suggest that the increased #trade costs resulting from #Brexit led to a sharp decline in trade between the UK 🇬🇧and the EU 🇪🇺, with imports decreasing by 23.7% and exports by 18.6%📉

Read here our latest publication👇

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Brexit and Non-Tariff Barriers: Effects on UK Business Investment and Productivity - NIESR

This paper investigates the macroeconomic impacts of increased non-tariff trade costs resulting from Brexit on UK business investment and productivity growth.

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Aug 29

🚨 New mentoring programme for mid-career #WomeninEcon!

RES Women’s Committee & @isweconomics.bsky.social launch a pilot to support women aiming for Professor roles.
📅 Apply by 15 Sept 2025

🔗 bit.ly/40w08fV

#Mentoring #EconSky #MidCareer

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The Economic Journal @theeconjournal.bsky.social · Aug 28

Recently published in EJ: ‘Service Offshoring and Export Experience’ by Giuseppe Berlingieri, Luca Marcolin, Emanuel Ornelas doi.org/10.1093/ej/ueaf020 @gberlingieri.bsky.social

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Save the date! RES Summit 2025 - 2 Dec

Theme: The Economics of the Justice System ⚖️
Sponsored by the @nuffieldfoundation.org

Speakers: Imran Rasul, @drstevenproud.bsky.social, Rocco d’Este, @profhjalmarsson.bsky.social, Arpita Ghosh, Emily Owens
👉 Register here: shorturl.at/Dclkz

#EconSky

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 #RESMembers: Join our Consciously Inclusive Mentoring training to build inclusive practices & tackle bias in mentoring.

👉 Register: shorturl.at/h4EJa

#Inclusion #Mentoring #EconSky #Economics

Consciously Inclusive Mentoring - Royal Economic Society

Are you a mentor in the economics discipline, and would like to understand more about an inclusive mentoring approach? As part of our Continuous Professional Development programme, the Royal Economic…

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The Economic Journal @theeconjournal.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hot off the press! The August 2025 issue is out now.
Featuring the Editor’s Choice article ‘The Rise of the Engineer: Inventing the Professional Inventor During the Industrial Revolution’ by W Walker Hanlon
👉 bit.ly/4ftxD8D

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨 Press Release 🚨
The Royal Economic Society warns of a crisis in UK economic statistics - poor data quality is undermining evidence-based policymaking.

📖 Read more: shorturl.at/GpJmK

#Economics #UK #RES #News #EconSky

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 RES VACANCY - We're seeking an Editor-in-Chief for The Econometrics Journal, starting May 2026.
Play a key role in shaping the journal & advancing the RES Strategy 2024–2028.

🗓 Apply by 22 Sept 2025
🔗 bit.ly/4eFVD87

#RESVacancy #EconSky #EctJ

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity: Be the next RES Conference Programme Chair!
Shape the UK’s flagship economics conference, collaborate with top minds, and lead on content curation.

2-year role. Expenses covered.

Apply by 8 Sept: bit.ly/4lAIwat

#Economics #RESVacancy #EconSky