How are mobile broadband & social media changing politics? In the #RES2026 Economic Journal Lecture, Prof. Ekaterina Zhuravskaya explored how algorithms shape attitudes, reduce incumbency advantages & affect democratic competition. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pTD2eF @theeconjournal.bsky.social

We are pleased to celebrate the renewal of the FCA’s Institutional Membership. Haris Irshad, Deputy Chief Economist at the FCA, said it gives its economists access to “high-quality training and networks” that support their work and careers. Learn more: bit.ly/4rVng2w

📣 Applications to become a #RESFellow are now open until 5 October 2026. RES Fellowship recognises significant contributions to #economics & provides professional recognition of your accomplishments. More info: bit.ly/4cjOPNx #EconSky

The currencies that dominate the world do not stay dominant forever. 💵 Barry Eichengreen traces 2,000 years of monetary history, from ancient coins to sterling, the dollar & digital payments — & explores challenges to the dollar’s dominance. Read: https://bit.ly/4yKhfdp

We’re seeking a doctoral student or early career economist to join the judging panel for the RES Medal for Services to the Economics Profession, helping to select the 2027 recipient. Applications close at 5pm on 17 August 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wZUy2T

Panel vacancy: RES Medal for Services to the Economics Profession - Royal Economic Society

The RES is recruiting for a doctoral student or early career economist to join the judging panel for the RES Medal for Services to the Economics Profession.

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Do sweeping predictions about #AI and the future of work stand up to scrutiny? In his #RES2026 Presidential Address, Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides examined what AI is actually changing in jobs, skills and #productivity. Read our latest article: bit.ly/45kcJoe #EconSky

AI disruptions in the labour market: Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides’ Presidential Address - Royal Economic Society

Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides opened the Royal Economic Society Annual Conference 2026 by examining how artificial intelligence is affecting jobs, skills and workplaces, and what governments an...

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Applications close this Friday, 24 July. Take a look at our current vacancies and please share them with anyone in your network who may be interested. #Careers #Hiring #Recruitment

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The Royal Economic Society is currently seeking applications for multiple roles: 🟡 Governance & Advocacy Officer 🟡 Programme Officer (Doctoral Training) 🟡 Programme Manager – Discover Economics 🟡 Communications Officer – Discover Economics Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4f7fy1T #Hiring

What shapes a mother's decision to return to work? @teodoraboneva.bsky.social finds that beliefs about how maternal employment affects children & family life influence women's work decisions, alongside economic incentives & policy. Read more: bit.ly/4pAay9A @theeconjournal.bsky.social #EconSky

How perceptions compound the ‘motherhood penalty’

New evidence shows how perceptions about the impact of mothers’ work on children and family life shape women’s choices and reinforce gender gaps.

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In the new EJ Special Issue on Climate Change and Inequality, the Editor’s Choice article, ‘On the Geographic Implications of Carbon Taxes,’ by Bruno Conte, Klaus Desmet, Esteban Rossi-Hansberg 👉 bit.ly/4wO8xZE #EconSky @resmedia.bsky.social @albertobisin.bsky.social @smueconomics.bsky.social

Missed a keynote at #RES2026? Or want to revisit a session? Recordings of selected keynote lectures are now available for members via the RES Members' Portal. We've also published our conference wrap & photo gallery. Catch up here: bit.ly/4vJ3tVn #EconSky

RES2026 Conference Wrap - Royal Economic Society

More than 450 economists, policymakers and students gathered at Newcastle University from 29 June to 1 July for the Royal Economic Society's Annual Conference 2026, marking the first time the Society'...

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The Royal Economic Society is currently seeking applications for multiple roles: 🟡 Governance & Advocacy Officer 🟡 Programme Officer (Doctoral Training) 🟡 Programme Manager – Discover Economics 🟡 Communications Officer – Discover Economics Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4f7fy1T #Hiring

What do cities offer that remote work can't? 🏙️ @ruben-gaetani.bsky.social finds that while remote collaboration can support routine innovation, the most novel ideas still depend on the informal, face-to-face interactions that cities make possible. More: bit.ly/4vWcsn9 @theeconjournal.bsky.social

Are cities losing their innovation advantages in a remote-work world?

New evidence from the pandemic period suggests that while remote collaboration can sustain routine innovation, it weakens the face-to-face encounters that generate the most novel ideas.

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📢The Economic Journal is pleased to announce the Special Issue on Climate Change and Inequality. Edited by Alberto Bisin, 11 papers showcasing frontier research on one of the defining economic challenges of our time. 👉 bit.ly/4bzApIL #EconSky @resmedia.bsky.social @albertobisin.bsky.social

Professor Manasi Deshpande (University of Chicago & @nber.org) delivered this morning's RES Hahn Lecture at #RES2026, exploring how the design of social safety nets affects access to support and the effectiveness of social programmes.

Professor Ekaterina Zhuravskaya is delivering this afternoon's Economic Journal Lecture at #RES2026, reflecting on recent research into how the internet & social media algorithms have reshaped political outcomes around the world. #EconSky @theeconjournal.bsky.social

How should economists account for imperfect models? In this morning's Denis Sargan Lecture at #RES2026, Professor Patrick Kline (UC Berkeley) explores new approaches to improving econometric estimation and inference when models are misspecified. #EconSky

🏆 Congratulations to Adam Di Lizia (University of Warwick), winner of the Best Poster Presentation at #RES2026. His research examines the impact of short-form video on attention, finding that exposure to YouTube Shorts can reduce engagement with longer-form content. #EconSky

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

Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief of The Economic Journal - Royal Economic Society

The Royal Economic Society is currently seeking applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of The Economic Journal.

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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

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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

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

Diversity & Inclusion Network Event: 29 June 2026 - Royal Economic Society

Diversity & Inclusion Network event:From Classroom to Career: Building an Inclusive Economics Pipeline. 29 June 2026.

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📢 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

The structural threat in oil markets

Policy uncertainty and institutional erosion are weakening the rules, norms and co-ordination mechanisms that keep oil markets stable.

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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