📢 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

For #InternationalWomensDay 2026, UK WEN brought #GiveToGain to life with Santander. Exploring generosity, collaboration & knowledge-sharing in economics, and what they mean in practice. Read the key insights from the event 👇 Featuring Anna Valero & Oliver Tucker. 👉 lnkd.in/eNRVqB7c

What shapes students’ choice of major & how much does it matter? Dr Margaret Leighton, Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews, explores the big questions in education economics, from chance influences to long-term outcomes. Read: https://bit.ly/4sCqZD2 #EconSky

📣 Senior academic economists: Join an online focus group on 6 May exploring professional culture in economics. Topics include inclusion, fairness, integrity and trust in reporting. Confidential and independently facilitated. Sign up: https://bit.ly/3PqDVND #EconSky

There's still time to submit an abstract for this summer’s RES Annual Conference. Speed & Poster session applications close 13 April — ideal for sharing your research with a 500+ strong community across academia, policy & consultancy. More: bit.ly/4pt8RsF #EconSky

Entries are now open for Young Economist of the Year 2026 💡 Delivered by @discoverecon.bsky.social & sponsored by KPMG UK, the competition invites UK students to explore & respond to some of the biggest economic challenges shaping our world. Find out more: buff.ly/ZscEOco #YEOTY2026

How can #economics have an even greater impact? 🌍 Jorge Padilla, Chair at Compass Lexecon & a Fellow of the Royal Economic Society, on making the discipline more accessible. “If we were able to diminish or reduce the barriers to entry… then we would be even more relevant in the real world.”

We are pleased to celebrate the renewal of @ox.ac.uk's Group Membership. Professor Johannes Abeler said: “The RES plays an important role in bringing economists together, supporting the profession, & strengthening the link between economic research & its application to real-world policy.”

A special thanks to Bank of China for sponsoring a Special Session on Global Inequality at the RES 2026 Annual Conference, chaired by Giovanni Razzu. Learn more & register: bit.ly/3PjuejS You can still present your research via Poster or Speed sessions. Apply by 13 April: bit.ly/3PDheWi #EconSky

PhD students presenting or hoping to present at the RES 2026 Annual Conference (6–8 July, University of Newcastle) can apply for travel funding via the RES Scholars Fund. Deadline is 31 March. Details: bit.ly/3PDheWi Programme & registration: bit.ly/4saJGgA #EconSky

How has Donald Trump’s second presidency reshaped global trade? In ‘Has Trump killed world trade? Not yet!’, Nicolò Tamberi & L. Alan Winters examine how tariffs & policy uncertainty are reshaping global trade flows. Read more: https://bit.ly/4s8wQzL #EconSky

📢 The RES is appointing a Co-opted Trustee to join the Trustee Board in June 2026. A voluntary leadership role supporting the Society’s governance & strategy. Expertise in higher education #economics teaching welcomed. Apply by 27 March: bit.ly/4s2WyoU #EconSky

📢 Vacancy: We’re recruiting a part-time (0.6 FTE) Programmes Officer - Diversity and Inclusion to support key initiatives including the Diversity and Inclusion Network & the UK Women in Economics Network. Applications close 9am, 30 March. Details: https://bit.ly/3NmkZi6

🏅Congratulations to Arthur van Benthem @upenn.edu, Robert Ritz (Cambridge) & Grischa Perino (Hamburg), winners of the 2025 RES Prize for ‘Overlapping Climate Policies.’ Read the Prizewinning research👉 bit.ly/4bdlraw #EconSky @resmedia.bsky.social @academic.oup.com

We’re pleased to welcome RBB Economics as a new Institutional Member. RBB Economics said it looks forward to contributing to initiatives that support the future of the profession & engaging with the wider #economics community. Learn more: bit.ly/4rVng2w

PhD students & early-career researchers: how can we translate complex economic ideas into clear insights for policymakers, journalists & the public? Join Martyn Barmby & Dr Wanyu Chung to explore communicating #economics clearly. Register: bit.ly/4rj3Bc3 #EconSky @wanyuchung.bsky.social

📢 Bookings are now open for our 2026 Annual Conference, taking place at the University of Newcastle from 6–8 July. The full conference programme is also now available, showcasing the papers, sessions & events planned across the 3 days. Secure your place: bit.ly/4saJGgA #EconSky

Carrying the #InternationalWomensDay spirit into Monday. Following the @RoyalEconSoc UK WEN Annual Networking Event, we’re sharing key reflections and calls to action on improving gender representation in economics: res.org.uk/calls-to-act... #UKWEN #GiveToGain #IWD2026

📣 Applications are still open to become a Fellow of the Royal Economic Society. RES Fellows are recognised for their significant contribution to #economics, across academia, teaching, policy, the private sector, the charity sector & beyond. Apply & learn more: bit.ly/4kcCUDX #EconSky

We’re pleased to announce the renewal of the Government Economic Service’s Institutional Membership with the RES. Tom Aldred said the GES valued “working with a society that champions excellence, supports professional development, & strengthens the economics community.” Learn more: bit.ly/4rVng2w

📢 This year, Manasi Deshpande (University of Chicago) will deliver the Hahn Lecture at our Annual Conference on the theme of 'Designing the Social Safety Net'. We're also pleased to launch the conference programme this week. See what we have planned here: bit.ly/40ty9x3 #EconSky