A reminder that the #FestivalofEconomics from the Economics Observatory takes place 18-21 November in Bristol! Where economists and experts debate the key economic questions of our time. Full programme here: buff.ly/AUj7mRb #EconEvent #DiscoverEconomics

We have launched a new interactive tool with @discoverecon.bsky.social that enables prospective students to browse economics courses at UK universities. The tool allows you to find courses by type (single/joint honours), location and/or entry requirements. whystudyeconomics.ac.uk/degree_cours...

Insight Into The World of Economics workshop at Swansea Uni on 3 Dec! For students in Years 12 and 13 to explore real-world #economics through interactive workshops. Also hear from government professionals and students. To register, click here: buff.ly/0odZOaQ #AlevelEconomics #DiscoverEconomics

Our #ReadoftheWeek is "The Wealth of Humans" by Ryan Avent! This book examines how automation, #AI, and the shifting nature of work are reshaping the labour market and creating new challenges for workers, businesses, and governments. Interesting read! #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead #EconStudent

Teachers: Why not book a Discover Economics workshop at your school? Designed to give students an insight into studying economics at ALevel or degree level, & to introduce different economics #careers and apprenticeships. Find out more here: buff.ly/vq0R6pc #StudyEconomics #Econstudent

Want to understand #economics without the jargon? Our #ReadoftheWeek is "Economics in One Lesson" by Henry Hazlitt. It explains key principles like opportunity cost, the dangers of government intervention, and the real impact of economic policies in clear, everyday language. Check it out! 📚

Our final profile for #BlackHistoryMonth is George Ayittey - the Economist who challenged Africa’s development 🌍 He believed Africa’s future lay in free-market solutions and self-reliance, not foreign aid or outdated systems. #MeetanEconomist

Check out this event at QMUL on 6 Nov - ideal for young women in Yrs 10–13 interested in studying #Economics, as well as teachers and careers advisors. Held at their Mile End campus in East London. It will be a great morning of insight and inspiration. Find out more here: buff.ly/6Bd06ob

In partnership with @economics-net.bsky.social we are thrilled to share a new tool that enables prospective students to browse economics courses across UK universities! You can search by location and/or entry requirements, including UCAS tariff and maths requirements. Find out more: buff.ly/jbh18AX

In this podcast episode Lotanna E. Emediegwu, from Manchester Met University shares how he used econometric tools to investigate how #climatechange impacts our world, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌱 A reminder of how economics and climate science intersect! 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/aSGilAe

⭐ Spotlight on an Economist ⭐ Meet Lisa Cook - the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Her research on racial inequality and economic growth is changing the game, and paving the way for the next generation... #BlackEconomists #DiversityInEconomics #BlackHistoryMonth

This year's #FestivalofEconomics from the Economics Observatory will take place in Bristol from 18 -21 Nov. There are special rates for school bookings (e-mail [email protected]) and a FREE school event on 'Green Growth' on Fri 21 Nov, 3-4pm. Full programme here: buff.ly/uOXTPYg

Sir Arthur Lewis was an amazing man and we had a great time researching his pioneering life and his contribution to economics. Have a listen to our #podcast all about him. #EconSky podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/s...

Ever heard of #BlackMonday? 📉 On October 19, 1987, the stock market dropped a crazy 22.6% in just one day! But what caused it? And why should we care? Find out more here: buff.ly/FzxOydX #stockmarketcrash

🌟Huge congratulations to the winners of the Young Economist of the Year competition 2025!🌟 For the first time in the history of the competition, the judges could not choose a single winner and had to call a tie! Read the full story here: buff.ly/Bw8wtW6

Our next profile for #BlackHistoryMonth is Sir Arthur Lewis - a trailblazer in development economics and the first Black economist to win the Nobel Prize in 1979! A true inspiration for young economists around the world! #Economics #NobelPrize #ArthurLewis #DevelopmentEconomics #DiscoverEconomics

🏆 Nobel Prize in Economics - Winners 2025 🏆 Find out more here: buff.ly/84z4lHs #NobelPrize #Economics #EconPrize

Our #ReadoftheWeek is "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis - a gripping account of the 2008 financial crisis. It gives insights into the dangers of unchecked financial innovation, the lack of regulation, and the importance of understanding risk. Give it a read!

⭐ Spotlight on an Economist ⭐ Our first economist profile for #BlackHistoryMonth is the inspiring Dr. Dambisa Moyo, who has gained international acclaim for her work on #economicdevelopment, global markets, and policy. Why not check out her books? #Economist

For #BlackHistoryMonth, we are pleased to share this podcast episode where we interviewed the inspiring Dame Sharon White DBE - who reminds us why diversity in #Economics is important and how we all have a role to play for #inclusion to be a reality. 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/xmCVZ5V

At the start of #BlackHistoryMonth, why not take a look back at our 2024 schools event, which brought inspirational black economists into classrooms for live engagement:

🎉 Join us for a free online event. 📅 Tues 4th Nov. 5pm GMT. With: @brankomilan.bsky.social @laywilliams.bsky.social Panel: @johncassidysays.bsky.social @undercoverhist.bsky.social @annastansbury.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/StoneCentreInequalityDialogue

Students: Join us for an online intro #workshop on 6 Oct, into the world of #economics, led by the student ambassadors at Imperial Business School! The session will focus on the relationship between GDP and Happiness. Register here: buff.ly/EvR2K8y

This week's #ReadoftheWeek is "The Entrepreneurial State" by Mariana Mazzucato. If you’re interested in how #innovation really works, and the intersections of government, innovation, and #economics, it’s a pretty eye-opening read! #EconRead #Bookrecommendation

Check out our #LessonPlans for #Economics teachers on #AI in healthcare! Developed by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, these 4 lessons for KS4 look at the economic implications of AI in #healthcare - covering efficiency, equity, and ethical considerations. Find them here: buff.ly/v90cJBB

In episode 8 of our latest podcast series "How did I get here?", Fiona Cox from KPMG shares why she finds the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition so thought-provoking - it brings fresh, diverse perspectives from younger economists. Listen here! buff.ly/oqKXBeq

Be The Chancellor: New teaching resource from the IFS which gives students an understanding of key #economic terms related to government finances, and to consider in what areas the government may increase or decrease spending, or taxation. Download here: buff.ly/leXWHpz #EconEd

Our #YoungEconomistoftheYear finalists enjoying a visit to Downing St today! They met with Sam Beckett to discuss current affairs and careers in government. Not long until the grand final at KPMG offices in October!

Let's #meetaneconomist! Izzy works for the DESNZ and spoke to us about her love for #economics and her advice for young people. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/c9aLU2Z #econ #discovereconomics #economist

On this day 33 years ago... Black Wednesday when Britain withdrew the £ from the ERM - a turning point in UK economic history. Find out more at his blog from Tutor2u : buff.ly/tRGtpuk #DiscoverEconomics #OnthisDay #EconomicHistory

Congratulations to the 5 finalists in our #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition 2025 (sponsored by @kpmguk.bsky.social and FT Schools)! The winner will be selected in October. We are also delighted to announce the winner of the Welsh Award - head to our website to find out more: buff.ly/w3G4tQW

New #LessonPlans for #Economics teachers on #AI in healthcare! We've collaborated with @healthfoundation.bsky.social to develop 4 lesson plans for KS4 on the economic implications of AI in #healthcare - covering efficiency, equity, and ethical considerations. Find them here: buff.ly/v90cJBB

Thanks to all who entered the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition 2025 (sponsored by KPMG UK & FT Schools)! All commended entrants have been e-mailed, & the list of schools from which these submissions came can be found here: www.discovereconomics.co.uk/young-econom... Congratulations to you all!🎉

Calling all students: You could have access to a free FT subscription without even knowing it. Check here: www.ft.com/schoolsarefree

It's almost time... 👀 After months of careful judging, the 30 commended entries for our #YoungEconomistoftheYearcompetition 2025 will be announced on Monday; with the 5 finalists revealed next Friday – stay tuned! #YoungEconomist #DiscoverEconomics #EconomicsCompetition

⭐Open Evening for students ⭐ on 29 October, with Frontier Economics and The Black Economist Network. Join us to get an insight into the kind of work economists do and what a career in economic consulting could look like for you! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/informal-o... #Econstudent

📢 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

📈 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 #RESNews #EconSky

I enjoyed doing this interview about my book: kevincoldiron.substack.com/p/the-measur...

Let's remember that the story on #AI taking young graduates' jobs is a lot more nuanced. Latest job ads data actually suggests a recovery across the board but, yes, slightly less so for typical young, graduate occupations. [Could be seasonality, too.] #dataisbeautiful

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

📢 We’ve been blown away by the quality and creativity of this year’s entries to the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition! Marking is nearly complete, and in early Sept we’ll be revealing the 30 commended entries. Keep an eye on your inbox for updates 👀

Remember to register for the @resmedia.bsky.social Annual Public Lecture on 19 Nov! Aimed at sixth form students & will include fringe workshops before the #APL delivered by Andy Haldane. Register here: buff.ly/pKrrWvz

We wish the best of luck to everyone receiving #GCSE results today! #ResultsDay

Are you a student aiming to finish A Levels or BTECs in 2026? Frontier Economics is launching its first-ever Degree #Apprenticeship in #Economics! Why not come along to their open evening on 22 Oct to find out more? buff.ly/SyUjjXS

🎧 In our latest #podcast series, we chatted to Max Wood, an #economics grad who has taken his degree into #contentcreation. He creates videos on YouTube and TikTok, interviews musicians, and breaks down the music industry—all with an economics mindset: buff.ly/18DPvXl

📢Registrations for the RES Annual Public Lecture #APL2025 are now open. 🗓️19 November 2025 ⏰10:00-15:30 (approx.) with the lecture closing the event 🗣️Andy Haldane, Royal Society of Arts 📍 @lborouniversity.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/3TSejIj Register today! #EconSky #EconEvents #schools

🚨 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

Good luck to everyone receiving #Alevel results today! #ResultsDay

📢 New in the RES Newsletter (Issue 210): A Q&A with Prof Sir Christopher Pissarides, RES Past President & Nobel Laureate, on books, lessons & his path into economics. 📰 RES Members can read it here: bit.ly/45qDyqK #Economics #RESNews #EconSky