The EU can only do so much in this new world, and it is odd to pretend otherwise. I thought that @lugaricano.bsky.social provided us with a needed provocation in this piece. constitutionofinnovation.eu

This evening, @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social appeared on BBC Look East explaining why the future of science in Cambridge is optimistic. But, success depends on agile policymaking, coordinated support for scaling companies, & skills across the region. Watch from 17m33s: bit.ly/3N2FPmt

Well, one good thing to happen so far in 2026 is that ballet classes restarted today and the class cat was waiting for us

#sophiefromromania has the important task of inspecting every defunct Xmas tree to make sure it’s under 6 feet in height

I’m not sure “there’s nothing we can do about the sexual abuse image factory ask OfCom” is going to hold much water as a line taken by a government which (a) has a huge majority (b) just passed legislation to regulate what people can access online

Y’all look like you a need a break from the news cycle. Why not read our new Bulletin on the how the financing of the AI boom is shifting from cash flow to debt financing!? www.bis.org/publ/bisbull...

This is one of my favourite episodes of the show, incredibly funny and silly in a way that I didn't think Better Offline could be, accessible too. Everybody is hilarious and the 2 hours flew by, changes what I think the show can be

Yes, economic measurement is indeed a big deal

Recommend both the highlights and the video of the panel. Economic measurement is a big deal.

This is fascinating

Open call for papers, Economic Analysis of Regulation. Conference to be held in Cambridge, MA on April 24, 2026. Submit papers by 11:59pm EDT on February 10, 2026. More information: www.nber.org/calls-papers...

Plus an interview with the President of the CTA which runs the show about health tech, robots and her claim that the EU ‘regulates first, asks questions later.” Personally I think there’s a need for a tough approach to a US tech industry that has lost our trust open.substack.com/pub/rorycell...

Got two reports from the monster tech show in Las Vegas today. A diary piece on how plucky Danish toy firm Lego outsmarted the chip behemoth Nvidia for one day by being a better storyteller. open.substack.com/pub/rorycell...

As we get back to our desks, we would like to remind everyone that our Call for Submissions is closing on Monday 19th January for anyone wishing to present in a General Session at this years RES Annual Conference. For more information, visit our website: https://bit.ly/49iKLfl

And also more than @ofcom.bsky.social has done

Just excellent and all they deserve. www.ft.com/content/ad94...

London Zoo are doing their annual stock take and it is a thing of joy (pics from Getty Images) www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...

AI in demand: How expertise shapes its (early) impact on workers: Schmidt, Marc Justin

We have been working on a new @voxdev.bsky.social podcast - Ideas in Development. In the 1st episode, I have explained the thinking behind this. While there are far too many podcasts in the world, there are not enough out there on the economics relevant to most of the world’s population 🧵

I love these, often read them when on the Tube

“Snow was general all over Ireland...” It’s the perfect day to curl up with some Smyrna figs & one of the great short stories - #JamesJoyce’s The Dead from #Dubliners - set at a party for the Feast of #Epiphany Read by Jonathan Forbes for @BBCRadio3 @BBCSounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Britain has talked itself into a flat tailspin. Had weeks of ppl telling me that the country's on the verge of catastrophe. In reality real wages are rising and the economy growing. God alone knows what ppl would say if we went back to the early 80s, 17% interest rates and four million unemployed.

Things are changing in the relationship between politics and "technocrats". In my blog in English, "Real Progress," I argue that a new balance is necessary. @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social @timothysnyder.bsky.social realprogressinenglish.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-ne...

Oh my, snow in suburbia:

I enjoyed this conversation with Oles Andriychuk - & there's a nice view of my office: www.youtube.com/watch?v=doxv...

Competition policy is how to make sure industrial policy succeeds www.ft.com/content/2c9c... Showdown in Brussels over competition policy is nearing

There are plenty of queues to be stood in at #CES2026 but this is the longest- it’s journalists waiting for a free sandwich lunch

My first report from #CES2026 - if the preview show is anything to go by expect lots of health tech but few products that are clinically proven open.substack.com/pub/rorycell...

One of us is working hard on a book draft, the other (#sophiefromromania) not so much

TODAY on the Economics Observatory – Why did Venezuela’s economy collapse? Revisiting Frank Muci’s 2024 analysis. @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social

And over to you @ofcom.bsky.social We have the regulatory tools. You would not tolerate this with any other medium, why not act now? Shut it down. Imagine if any other company did this, their owner would be in court/jail

Just a few more days left to apply for the Paul McLean graduate trainee programme at the FT. This is an amazing opportunity for any aspiring journalist job-boards.greenhouse.io/financialtim...

Read about ESCoE work on public service productivity, in collaboration with the UK Office for National Statistics, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, @rug.nl & Birkbeck, University of London: tinyurl.com/ym97ybnc

A random question led me to a fascinating story involving currency trading, an inquiry into civil service integrity, some high quality writing, a very annoyed wife, and the Katyn massacre. You can read it here: ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/what-links...

As @rorycj.bsky.social is away (Vegas,baby) #sophiefromromania and I had an icy walk walk and a nice (but not big) breakfast

This online, PhD-level course in the economics of innovation is a huge opportunity. Taught by some of the world's top scholars on this: @heidiwilliams.bsky.social, Chad Jones, Azoulay, van Reenen, many others! Co-sponsor @ifp.bsky.social If you're admitted, it's free. Applications due January 9th!

Coincidentally I’m reading Philippe Sands’ 38 Londres Street so I’m feeling unexpectedly well informed about the legal immunity of serving heads of state. And ex-heads of state for that matter. (It’s an excellent book.)

In case you’re feeling a bit tasty, recruitment is open for the new Chair of Ofcom apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8842

Richard is absolutely spot on. Sadly this is still not the norm in the UK. 👇

I've had two outstanding public service experiences this hols: a new passport within 2 days of application & a prescription ready to pick up within 2 hours of request. Time saved is a key (unmeasured) productivity metric: digital tech makes a huge difference when implemented well.

Be careful out there - rain has fallen on icy pavements making them treacherous. Even #sophiefromromania did some involuntary skating

Oh I loved this book. Also - anything by Kaushik Basu is a must-read

Happy New Year everyone! #SophiefromRomania wants to know why nobody is up on this lovely morning

#sophiefromromania rocking her new pink harness this morning

Hurrah - the new safe harness for #sophiefromromania has arrived. Not sure how impressed she is but we’ll feel more relaxed on walks

Guys guys guys, I found the archive of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (it's not an achievement, they've not hidden them) - you can watch every single one since they started televising them in the 60s: www.rigb.org/christmas-le... I love watching them every year, now I can see them all!

12/30/25: New info from #BLS on impact of #shutdown on #CPI data, including: How were Nov. indexes calculated? Why BLS chose carry-forward imputation? How missing Oct data will impact April 2026 rent & OER indexes? Statistical weighting changes made in 11/25? www.bls.gov/cpi/addition... #econsky

Dan Corry also

Many congratulations to the economists in the New Year Honours list - I spotted Paul Mizen, Andrew Scott, Tony Travers, Nancy Hey (@worklifeyou.bsky.social), Jonathan Wadsworth; and a special welcome to the Damehood for Wendy Carlin of @coreecon.bsky.social !

Took #sophiefromromania to a great new park today with pal Juno - she was mostly ok but always leaving the path in search of woods because wide open spaces scare her. So we finished with a romp off lead in our back garden