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The Economics Network

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Devoted to improving the teaching and learning of economics in universities. Based at the University of Bristol. #TeachEcon #EduSky LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-econom… Web: economicsnetwork.ac.uk

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The RES Annual Conference 2026 recordings are now open to everyone. Catch up on keynote lectures and special sessions covering AI and the labour market, productivity, the social safety net, political outcomes and more. Watch now: bit.ly/4hUu9yT #RES2026 #EconSky

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The Stone Centre at UCL @stoneeconucl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What's different about wage #inequality today? The Stone Centre Annual Public Lecture with Stephen Machin (LSE). 📅 21 October 2026 📍 Woburn House, London 🎟️ bit.ly/PublicLectur... Registrations now open.

Stone Centre Annual Public Lecture 2026

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Andrew Bryce's case study isn't just about creating colourful videos cheaply using narrated slide shows, but placing statistics in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, and seeking examples from outside developed economies. #TeachEcon economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/bry...

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Teaching statistics and econometrics through the lens of sustainable development

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In their case study of developing the Cartoon Creation Centre, @Erkan Demirbas & colleagues reach across institutions, subjects, and countries to explore the skills of analogies and storytelling in teaching, and how they can be improved. #TeachEcon economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/dem...

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From Stories to a Hub: The Development of the Cartoon Creation Centre

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

In a new case study, @steve-bill-econ.bsky.social assesses students on their critiques of, and improvements to, AI-generated essays. Students submit Word files with their work visible in Track Changes. Improving grades and reducing unethical AI use! #TeachEcon economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/bil...

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Critiquing GenAI in First-Year Macroeconomics

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Congratulations to Aston's Tim Burnett and @robrie.bsky.social, winners of the @eeanews.bsky.social Award for Innovation in Teaching. We've just published their case study about microtesting, their winning innovation. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/bur...

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Micro-testing for Econometrics

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

"University students are often well supported in principle, yet engagement doesn’t always follow." Melisa Williams Higgins' new case study draws insights from focus group discussion into the gap between what is offered and what students engage with. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/wil... #TeachEcon

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Barriers to Student Engagement with Economics Support Schemes: Insights from First Year Students

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A survey for #teachecon staff in UK universities: "Generative AI in Economics Education: Evidence from the United Kingdom" takes approximately 15mins and all responses are anonymous. This study explores how the sector is using, perceiving, and regulating genAI. exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Looking for tips on how to mark effectively and efficiently this exam season? Join us on 5 May for an online workshop where presenters will highlight important marking and feedback principles for grading both physical and online exam papers. #TeachEcon forms.office.com/e/s7N76cS25J

5 May 2026, 1pm to 2:30pm
Marking end-of-semester exams poses some very particular challenges! This online workshop is designed to help you mark efficiently and effectively. It will highlight some of the key marking and feedback principles that are important in the process of grading physical papers and online submissions.

Presenters will discuss some of the most common issues arising in the marking process and provide tips on how to become a productive grader and avoid major problems as the marking period approaches.

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Join us 30 April for an online seminar on publishing in pedagogic journals in economics. W. David McCausland, Editor-in-Chief of the International Review of Economics Education (IREE), will offer insights on getting started in publishing in economics pedagogic journals. forms.office.com/e/cNDektx054

time and date of online seminar: 30 April, 11am to noon, BST (UTC+1)

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

So much has changed since the Economics Network was founded in 2000. A new paper in the International Review of Economic Education sets out our history and development, the services we provide, and lessons learned for how to support university teaching. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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A critical reflection on the first twenty-five years of the Economics Network

The Economics Network is an academic organisation devoted to improving the teaching and learning of economics in universities. This paper reviews the …

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Anna Goeddeke @annagoeddeke.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The deadline is approching. We are still looking forward to nominations and applications! eeassoc.org/education-co... #TeachEcon

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

In our latest case study, Yuzuru Kumon (University of Manchester) describes integrating the “meta-competence of learning to learn with GenAI” in economic history assignments while discouraging plagiaristic use and marking group-work fairly. #eduSky #TeachEcon economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/kum...

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Designing a Group Essay Assignment in the Age of AI

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 25 years

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Developing two multiplayer games for use in teaching, Frank Strobel used Claude AI to generate the code, his own input focusing on pedagogical design and testing. The process is rapid, cheap, and results in a game tailored to the course. #TeachEcon #EduSky economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/str...

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Building Classroom Economics Games with AI-Assisted Coding

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 25 years

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discoverecon.bsky.social @discoverecon.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🚀 Launching today: Young Economist of the Year 2026! Open to UK students to share fresh ideas on the biggest economic challenges shaping our world 🌍 Find out more & enter 👉 www.discovereconomics.co.uk/young-econom... @kpmguk.bsky.social #Economics #Students #YEOTY2026

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We like classroom experiments! Atisha Ghosh and Maria Psyllou describe a classroom experiment based on the Tragedy of the Commons, where students manage a shared resource and must balance individual incentives with collective sustainability. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/gho... #TeachEcon

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Learning to Share: A Classroom Game on Cooperation and Resource Use

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 25 years

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

In our latest case study, Emilie Rutledge carefully examines the effects on students and staff of introducing a transparent analytic marking rubric for a first-year course at the Open University. #EduSky #TeachEcon economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/rut...

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Using a Transparent Analytic Marking Rubric in Distance-Learning Economics

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 25 years

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CORE Econ @coreecon.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Registrations are open for the 2026 CORE Workshop at @lborouniversity.bsky.social. Secure your spot and check out the full programme here: tinyco.re/2026Workshop

2026 CORE Workshop, 30-31st March, Loughborough University

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Grateful to Alejandro Riaño for sharing how he uses free online games to teach International Trade, including his implementation notes and notes for students. #EduSky #TeachEcon economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/ria...

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Using OEC Games as Formative Activities to Connect International Trade Models with Real-World Data

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 20 years

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The Exeter team who presented research on student attendance at the DEE Conference have shared this infographic of their recommendations, plus a document with more detail. Thanks Hiren Nisar, Olha Matviiets & Carlos Cortinhas. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/nis... #EduSky

Boosting Student Attendance in Economics: Evidence Informed Strategies. A 2x2 Framework for Balancing Quick Wins and Structural Reform. CORE TAKEAWAY: Balance is key. Boosting attendance requires a student-centred approach. Small, immediate nudges must be balanced with longer-term structural reforms to remove barriers and foster a supportive engaging environment for lasting impact. For rest of the text, follow the link.

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Our next Early Career Workshop will be on 16-17 April at the University of Strathclyde. A great way to develop as a lecturer in Economics! Discounts for departments that subscribe to the EN. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/events/early...

Attendees at the Early Careers Workshop 2025

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Twenty-two case studies, ten training workshops, two handbook chapters, one two-day conference, no gold rings. We've had a great year; hope you have too.

Happy Holidays! Wishing you a restful break and a fantastic 2026!

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The Handbook for Economics Lecturers has a new chapter: "The effective incorporation of research in undergraduate econometrics" by Steve Cook, Duncan Watson, and Peter Dawson includes three detailed case studies. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/handbook/eco...

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The effective incorporation of research in undergraduate econometrics

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 20 years

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The 2nd case study in the Replication and Reproduction series by Steve Cook, Duncan Watson & Peter Dawson is out: "expose learners to the progressive nature of [research] where findings can be revisited using more recent data & longer sample spans." #TeachEcon economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/coo...

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Replication and Reproduction II: Leybourne et al. (1998) and the Dickey-Fuller test in the presence of breaks under the null

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 20 years

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Steve Cook, Duncan Watson and Peter Dawson have created some great materials about student replication of research in learning of undergraduate econometrics. The first to be published is this case study: #TeachEcon #Econometrics economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/coo...

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Replication and Reproduction I: Leybourne (1995) and the maximum Dickey-Fuller test

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 20 years

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Another case study from Erkan Demirbas using an everyday object to teach economics! A semi-transparent tupperware lid reveals the relationship between productivity and cost. #teachecon #edusky economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/dem...

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Flipping the Lid on Economics: Making Diminishing Returns Visible

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 20 years

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discoverecon.bsky.social @discoverecon.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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...

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Scottish Economic Society @scoteconsociety.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Final call for papers for the Scottish Economic Society Annual Conference, to be held from 13–15 April 2026 at the University of Glasgow. The deadline is 4 November 2025. #EconSky openingdoors.eventsair.com/ses26

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The shoes on your feet or a hat on your head can help create a memorable teaching moment, if you're prepared to take a creative, role-play approach. Erkan Demirbas' case study gives examples from his Economics and Data Analytics lectures. #TeachEcon #EduSky economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/dem...

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From Hats to Jumps: Embodied and Object Based Learning in Economics and Statistics

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 20 years

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Rabeya Khatoon (University of Bristol) won a National Teaching Fellowship earlier this year. Her case study, just published, shows a very distinctive approach, covering groupwork, diversity, industry collaboration, and student motivations. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/kha...

Cartoon representation of increasing co-operation between students, teaching staff and industrial partners during the course. Follow the link to the case study for full details.

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The Stone Centre at UCL @stoneeconucl.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🎉 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

Inequality in the History of Economic and Political Thought:
A Panel Conversation, featuring Branko Milanovic and David Lay Williams
Tuesday November 4th 5pm GMT

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

📢 Save the date! RES Summit 2025 - 2 Dec Theme: The Economics of the Justice System ⚖️ Sponsored by the @nuffieldfoundation.org Speakers: Imran Rasul, @drstevenproud.bsky.social, Rocco d’Este, @profhjalmarsson.bsky.social, Arpita Ghosh, Emily Owens 👉 Register here: shorturl.at/Dclkz #EconSky

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Andrew Mearman @andmearman.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Such a great turn out for our workshop today on stand up and improv for economics teaching at the @economics-net.bsky.social DEE conference. Special commendation to Prab Riat www.linkedin.com/company/thin... for her energy, and for the participants who threw themselves in

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

We have nine workshops for Economics Graduate Teaching Assistants available for booking, in a variety of locations or online. These are free of charge for departments that subscribe to the Network. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/events/gta/

List of upcoming training workshops from the Economics Network. Follow the link for details.

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Time is running out to book for the DEE Conference! Booking is open until the 29th August. The INERME conference about teaching maths in economics takes place on the preceding day in the same building. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/dee2025/

Developments in Economics Education, 11-12 September 2025 Maurice Keyworth Building, University of Leeds. Europe's leading economics education conference!

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Yet more Economics GTA Workshops are available for booking. These are free for teaching assistants from subscribing departments; charges apply for other attendees. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/events/gta/

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Workshops for Graduate Teaching Assistants

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

A training workshop for Graduate Teaching Assistants in Economics has just been announced for Exeter on 26 September, joining our previously-announced workshops at University of Manchester, University of Warwick, and online. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/events/gta #teachecon

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Workshops for Graduate Teaching Assistants

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Replacing final exams with oral assessment: no piles of exam papers to mark, but you need careful timetabling and a lot of thought about inclusion and student needs. Kamilya Suleymenova & Joe Bromfield made the change and shared their reflections: economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/sul... #TeachEcon

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The use of oral assessments: our experience of “Individual Evaluative Conversations”

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Reminder: registration for the Developments in Economics Education and INERME conferences will increase by 15% after 5 August. Get those earlybird prices while you can! economicsnetwork.ac.uk/dee2025/

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Developments in Economics Education 2025

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

In the new case study from Emmanuel O. Agboola, students interact iteratively with RStudio via ChatGPT, critiquing the chatbot's errors. #teachecon economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/agb...

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AI-Assisted Learning for Improved Student Engagement: Lessons from the Three SSSs

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Reminder: registration for the Developments in Economics Education and INERME conferences will increase by 15% after 5 August. Get those earlybird prices while you can! economicsnetwork.ac.uk/dee2025/

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Developments in Economics Education 2025

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Adem Elveren has been using a multi-stage classroom auction for more than a decade, to convey several game theory concepts in one activity. More details in his case study: economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/elv...

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Strategic Learning through Auctions: A Multi-Stage Classroom Game for Teaching Game Theory

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

This case study from Erkan Demirbas looks at Padlet as a tool for communication in a large class, what role it can play, and how students reacted. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/dem...

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Enhancing Student Communication and Engagement in Large First-Year Cohorts Using Padlet

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Another new case study! Antonio Rodriguez Gil and Jennie Robinson created the Plagiarism Podcast to communicate their university's academic misconduct rules in a helpful way. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/rod...

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Podcasting to engage with international PGT students: The Plagiarism Podcast

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Our latest case study discusses portfolio assessment in an International Economics module. Thanks to authors Ramin Nassehi and Ahmed Saadé! economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/nas...

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Curating Knowledge: Portfolio-Based Assessment in International Economics

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The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Technical problems FIXED, conference registration OPEN, and earlybird discount EXTENDED to 5 August. Register now for the DEE (Developments in Economics Education) and INERME conferences. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/dee2025/

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Developments in Economics Education 2025

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EconBiz Events @econbiz-events.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Developments in Economics Education - DEE 2025 #event #UK #JEL_A www.econbiz.de/event/24338

Developments in Economics Education - DEE 2025

The Economics Network @economics-net.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Technical problems FIXED, conference registration OPEN, and earlybird discount EXTENDED to 5 August. Register now for the DEE (Developments in Economics Education) and INERME conferences. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/dee2025/

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Developments in Economics Education 2025