A key message from this afternoon's session, featuring Dr Tanya Wilson, James Benford, & Dr Catherine L Mann, was that the value of economic data lies not just in greater access, but in better connecting datasets to answer more complex policy questions. #RES2026 #EconSky

🏆 Congratulations to Maksim Smirnov (CERGE-EI), winner of the Best Conference Paper at #RES2026. His paper develops new statistical methods for testing how the effects of policies differ across people, with practical applications for policy evaluation. #EconSky

Prof Sir Christopher Pissarides has opened #RES2026 with this year's Presidential Address, exploring how #AI is reshaping the labour market. "The unpredictability of AI developments demands a forward-looking approach to governance." #EconSky

Today, our Annual Conference gets underway at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, bringing together economists from across academia, government, industry & the wider profession for three days of research, discussion & debate. Over the coming days, we'll be sharing highlights via #RES2026. #EconSky

Last week, we hosted a session at the IEA World Congress, exploring culture change in economics through lived experiences. The discussion explored the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, supportive networks, navigating the hidden curriculum, & building resilience throughout a career.

📢 Applications are now open for the next Editor-in-Chief of The Economic Journal. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the Journal's editorial direction, strategic vision & long-term development. Find out more: bit.ly/3TcWmHa #EconSky #Economics @theeconjournal.bsky.social

With one week to go until #RES2026, join us for a discussion on leadership in economics & the wider economy. Bringing together leaders from academia, charities & central banking, the panel will explore the challenges and opportunities ahead. Register: bit.ly/4s1RxMM #EconSky

Starting in 30 minutes. If you're interested in broadening access to economics and creating more inclusive pathways into the profession, there's still time to join us online. #EconSky

Join the RES Diversity & Inclusion Network next Monday (29 June) for a discussion on practical steps to broaden access to economics & create more inclusive pathways into the profession. Online | Monday 29 June | 11:00–13:00 Register: bit.ly/4ozTrEn #EconSky

📢 The Royal Economic Society is delighted to announce the appointment of our newest cohort of #Fellows. We warmly congratulate our new Fellows and thank all those who submitted applications! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dZerzB #EconSky #Economics

Why are oil markets behaving so unpredictably? Adi Imsirovic explores how a growing strain on the institutions underpinning global energy markets is contributing to greater uncertainty and volatility. Read more: bit.ly/4f3Zc95 #EconSky

How can the UK ensure its economic data remains trusted, accessible & future proof? Join us at #RES2026 for a discussion chaired by Dr Catherine L Mann, with James Benford & Dr Tanya Wilson. With just 2 weeks to go, there's still time to join us in Newcastle. Register: bit.ly/4s1RxMM #EconSky

Entries for #YoungEconomistOfTheYear 2026 close next Monday (29 June)! ⏰ Open to students across the UK, it's a chance to tackle a real-world economic issue, present to leading economists, & visit HM Treasury, 10 Downing Street & @kpmguk.bsky.social. Learn more & enter: bit.ly/4eJbjYT

We're delighted to announce the extension of our strategic partnership with Frontier Economics, who will continue as our Strategic Partner for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Read more: bit.ly/4fVC0vH #Economics #EconSky

Is economics broken? Join BBC News Deputy Economics Editor Dharshini David OBE for the RES Annual Public Lecture on 3 November as she explores the challenges facing economics in an increasingly complex world. Register here: bit.ly/4vkBGv8 #EconSky

Who gets to become an economist? Join the RES Diversity & Inclusion Network on 29 June to explore how initiatives like @discoverecon.bsky.social & professional #economics apprenticeships are helping to widen participation & challenge stereotypes in the profession. More: bit.ly/4ozTrEn #EconSky

We're hosting a diversity-focused session at the IEA World Congress in Belgrade on 24 June. Join Wendy Carlin, Ashwini Deshpande, Faith Adobamen & Elda Celislami for a discussion on the challenges, barriers & enablers experienced by women & minoritised groups in economics. More: bit.ly/4oGjolK

The Royal Economic Society would like to congratulate Professor Jo Swaffield OBE, Chair of the RES Women's Committee, on being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2026 for services to economics. Read more: bit.ly/4eoSnhF

The RES would like to wish everyone a happy #Pride Month! Whether you're looking to celebrate, learn more, support colleagues, or connect with the wider community, we've compiled a selection of events, resources & opportunities. Read more: bit.ly/440IXUW #PrideMonth

Register NOW for an online RES Diversity and Inclusion Network event, on 29 June (11.00 - 13.00 GMT). “From Classroom to Career: Building an Inclusive Economics Pipeline”. Use this link - http://bit.ly/4usuHPD to register & view the day’s programme.

📢 The April 2026 RES Quarterly Newsletter is out now. From oil market volatility to the future of cities, this edition explores some of the biggest economic questions shaping policy, markets & society today. Download here: https://bit.ly/4nEFjsR #EconSky

We’re delighted to be collaborating with @lborouniversity.bsky.social to deliver a Special Session on the economics of football regulation at #RES2026. ⚽️ Featuring Dr Stefan Szymanski & Prof. Justus Haucap. Book today to secure our early bird rate: bit.ly/4s1RxMM #EconSky @haucap.bsky.social

We’re pleased to celebrate the renewal of the @uniofreading.bsky.social's Group Membership with the RES. Prof Simonetta Longhi said membership helps the department stay connected with the wider economics profession through events, networks & resources. More: bit.ly/4tVLWd2

A reminder that early bird registration for #RES2026 closes this week on 22 May. One session not to miss is the closing headline lecture, ‘Productivity, Innovation, and the Future of Growth’, featuring John Van Reenen & Frances Haque. Register today: bit.ly/4s1RxMM @kingstoneconomics.bsky.social

Students across the UK are already tackling real-world economic questions as part of #YEOTY2026. There is still time to take part, or to share the opportunity with students in your network. Entries close 29 June. Find out more: buff.ly/ZscEOco @discoverecon.bsky.social @kpmguk.bsky.social

At #RES2026, fiscal sustainability & the UK’s long-term outlook will be analysed by @helenmiller.bsky.social, David Aikman, & Ruth Curtice. With thanks to the OBR & Prof. David Miles CBE. Register: bit.ly/4s1RxMM #EconSky @niesrorg.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social @resolutionfoundation.org

📢 The May issue of The Econometrics Journal (Vol. 29, Issue 2) is now available. This edition features the Editor’s Choice article, “Covariates Hiding in the Tails” by Milian Bachem, Lerby M. Ergun, & Casper G. de Vries. Explore the issue: bit.ly/4drFXp8 #EconSky

At #RES2026, we’re bringing together leading economists & experts across a range of topics. On Wed 8 July, we look forward to hearing from Alan Manning, Delphine Strauss, Sue Ferns OBE, & John Morrow on migration & the UK economy. Register for Early Bird: bit.ly/4s1RxMM #EconSky

Hot off the press! The May 2026 issue of The Economic Journal featuring the Editor’s Choice: ‘Starting off on the Right Foot—Language Learning Classes and the Educational Success of Refugee Children’ by Pia Schilling and Lisa Sofie Höckel @resmedia.bsky.social #EconSky 👉bit.ly/3PpKRe8

We're delighted that the @bankofengland.bsky.social will host a Special Session at #RES2026. The session explores how non-bank intermediaries are reshaping credit supply & what this means for monetary policy, alongside the shift to new central bank operational frameworks. Register: bit.ly/4s1RxMM

The Economic Journal Editorial Board and Royal Economic Society are delighted to welcome three new Editors this spring: Esteban M. Aucejo, Pauline Grosjean, and Marta Serra-Garcia. 👉 bit.ly/4daRPwv @unswecon.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social @academic.oup.com #EconSky

The Economic Journal Editorial Board and Royal Economic Society would like to thank Sascha O. Becker and Steffen Huck as they complete their terms. Excellent editors and colleagues who provided an outstanding service to the Journal. @essobecker.bsky.social @steffenhuck.bsky.social #EconSky

PhD economists: Are you preparing for the job market & looking to strengthen your paper’s impact? Join our workshop in London (18 June) to get practical feedback on framing, impact, & positioning your research for publication & beyond. Apply by 12 May: bit.ly/4tXZGno #EconSky

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Flávio Cunha as Editor of The Econometrics Journal from 1 May 2026. Cunha is the Ervin K. Zingler Chair of Economics at Rice University & Director of the Center for Economic Mobility. Read more: bit.ly/4mXWQfg #EconSky

We’re pleased to celebrate the renewal of @manchester.ac.uk's Group Membership. Prof Akos Valentinyi said the RES provides “valuable access to research, events & a wider network of economists,” helping the department stay connected to the latest developments in the discipline. More: bit.ly/4tVLWd2

At #RES2026, Wednesday delegates will hear from past & present data editors of @theeconjournal.bsky.social on replication practices, procedures & checks across economics. We look forward to welcoming @floswald.bsky.social & Joan Llull. Chaired by Damian Clarke. More: bit.ly/4s1RxMM #EconSky

@adr-uk.bsky.social will host a Special Session at #RES2026 (Wed 8 July), exploring the potential of linked administrative data for public good research. Hear examples of policy-relevant research, explore access routes, & join the discussion. Learn more: bit.ly/3ON28NU #EconSky

Can climate policies work against each other? 🌍 In this interview, Grischa Perino reflects on ‘Overlapping Climate Policies’—winner of the 2025 RES Prize for best paper in @theeconjournal.bsky.social. Co-authored with Robert Ritz & Arthur van Benthem. Read: bit.ly/4sRiqn1 @esrah.uni-hamburg.de

We’re delighted The Econometrics Journal will host a Special Session at #RES2026, exploring advances in Bayesian #econometrics. Speakers include Andriy Norets (Brown University) & Laura Liu (University of Pittsburgh), chaired by Flávio Cunha (Rice University). Book your place: bit.ly/4s1RxMM

If you’re a PhD student considering careers beyond academia, join us on 6 May for 'How to Prepare for the Job Market in the Outside World'. Gain practical insights on pathways, skills & positioning your research for roles beyond academia. Register here: bit.ly/4em7Ctu

This week, our Easter Training School is taking place at @unibirmingham.bsky.social for the first time in 10+ years. Alessandra Bonfiglioli and @mcmahonecon.bsky.social are leading 3 days of content for students on AI and Economic Policy. Learn more about the RES DTP: bit.ly/4vDptCw

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor @jagjitchadha.bsky.social as Executive Editor of the RES Quarterly Newsletter. A Cambridge Professor, former NIESR Director & RES Founding Fellow, Jagjit will lead the Newsletter’s strategic editorial direction. Read more: bit.ly/48Qwiqn

Bookings are open for the RES Annual Conference 2026! Make sure to secure your place by 22 May for Early Bird rates. On 8 July, hear Prof @johnvanreenen.bsky.social deliver the closing lecture, sponsored by @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social. Register & learn more: bit.ly/4s1RxMM #EconSky

We are delighted to announce Professor Dennis Kristensen as Editor-in-Chief of The Econometrics Journal from 1 May 2026. Read more about the appointment here: bit.ly/4tfq4J6 #EconSky

🧠 In 'How behavioural public policy lost its way', Nick Chater & George Loewenstein revisit nudge theory, arguing it has helped shift blame for society’s deepest problems onto individuals, while doing little to address major challenges. Read more: bit.ly/4tyoJN2 #EconSky

The April 2026 Editor’s Choice article: ‘Short-Time Work and Precautionary Savings’ by Thomas Dengler, Britta Gehrke, Leopold Zessner-Spitzenberg doi.org/10.1093/ej/ueaf083 @gehrkeb.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social @academic.oup.com #EconSky

Final week to apply for Poster & Speed Sessions at the RES Annual Conference. ⏳ Speed Sessions offer fast-paced, early-stage research pitches, while Poster Sessions offer a high-visibility way to showcase your work at the Welcome Reception. Apply by 13 April: bit.ly/4pt8RsF #EconSky

Conference sponsorship is a great way to join the RES Annual Conference & connect with economists across academia, policy & industry. With thanks to @adr-uk.bsky.social, Bank of China, Cengage, @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social, & @lborouniversity.bsky.social. Get involved: [email protected]

Are we at an exciting point in the application of #economics? 💡 Jolene Skordis, Professor of Economics at UCL & a Fellow of the Royal Economic Society, on why she’s optimistic about the discipline. “A very exciting new generation of economists…” #EconSky

Prof Patrick Kline will deliver this year’s Sargan Lecture at the RES Annual Conference in Newcastle. Patrick will speak to his paper on the GMM when exchangeable specification errors of order n^{-1/2} contaminate the moment conditions. Register here: bit.ly/4s1RxMM #EconSky