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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why are some businesses adopting AI much faster than others? An ESCoE discussion paper by @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social, Nghi Nguyen, @johnlpoquiz.bsky.social and Rebecca Riley explores whether management practices help explain this gap: tinyurl.com/57hc6tp2 @productivity.bsky.social

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

How can policymakers make better decisions about water resources? ESCoE researchers @ucl.ac.uk are compiling freshwater natural capital accounts to help tackle growing pressures on the water system. More in the latest @resmedia.bsky.social newsletter: tinyurl.com/yupb754z

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

ESCoE research with @fraserofallander.org helped shape a new Comparability Framework Tool, helping users understand when UK-wide data can be compared and where important differences exist: tinyurl.com/3m99e3np

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fantastic to see ESCoE work on a new linked employer-employee dataset presented at the recent @nber.org / EMRI conference on "Innovations on Measuring Employment". Find out more about this work: tinyurl.com/4vry8cen

Photo shows John Forth presenting ESCoE work on LEED data at the recent NBER / EMRI conference

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Want to join us in Sydney? 🇦🇺 The UNSW Centre for Applied Economic Research and ESCoE will hold a joint conference on 7-8 December 2026 at UNSW Sydney, Australia. Registrations are open until 20 November 2026: tinyurl.com/26hu36dd

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UNSW-ESCoE Conference on Economic Measurement 2026

UNSW Sydney, 7-8 December 2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What is your digital life worth? 🎧 @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social joined ABC Radio National to discuss pioneering research on measuring the value of digital goods and services, including ESCoE work on productive screen time: tinyurl.com/5n755wtp Find out more: tinyurl.com/2nzjkvvy

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

As @johnlpoquiz.bsky.social prepares to leave academia for a new role in the private sector, we spoke to him about his research, highlights from his time at ESCoE and what comes next: tinyurl.com/bdfyb8kn #EconomicStatistics #Research

"I'm really happy to have been part of this community and part of the wider effort to improve economic measurement"

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're proud to see ESCoE work using UK microdata by Marta Paczos and Adam Haunch featured in this Industrial Strategy Advisory Council report: tinyurl.com/3xfvsmam Fantastic to see ESCoE research helping to shed light on the factors that drive local economic performance.

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Industrial Strategy Advisory Council: Developing local capability for economic growth – insights from Greater Manchester and the West
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Published: July 2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Why would an inflation measure suddenly "explode"? A new ESCoE Discussion Paper by @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social investigates a surprising issue that can arise when using retailer transaction data to measure inflation, and identifies ways to make these measures more robust: tinyurl.com/4w6yh3rs

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

"I think it's important for a well-functioning democracy that people understand and can assess the economic performance of the country and ultimately hold policymakers..accountable". @johnnyrunge.bsky.social Hear about ESCoE work on public understanding of economic stats: tinyurl.com/fhhxxfd8

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Great to see an ESCoE paper on the macroeconomic effects of AI uncertainty by Juan Reyes (@kingsbschool.bsky.social) featured by SUERF - The European Money & Finance Forum as a policy brief: tinyurl.com/2rtmu5ay Read the ESCoE blog and paper: tinyurl.com/4ync6pr5

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

In the face of the climate emergency and wider environmental challenges, how do we accurately measure the green economy? A new discussion paper by @ucl.ac.uk's @willmcdowall.bsky.social and @hamidngh.bsky.social explores this question: tinyurl.com/2n6nz39d

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We are pleased to launch a new dashboards section on the ESCoE website to help users explore key economic trends and emerging areas of measurement: escoe.ac.uk/dashboards The section initially features a Business Dynamism Dashboard and an AI Uncertainty Index.

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The next ONS Economic Forum will take place on 20 July 2026. Presentations this month include: state of the UK economy, AI in UK businesses, and family spending in the UK: tinyurl.com/2s3hytjm

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Office for National Statistics Research Excellence Awards 2026 are now open. The awards recognise and celebrate excellent and innovative work using secure data owned or managed by the ONS. If that sounds like your work, submit your application today: tinyurl.com/yr99syrf

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Building trust in statistics was a key theme of the keynote from André Loranger at ESCoE's recent conference. Watch the full interview with @lizmckeown.bsky.social: youtu.be/6720HFF17nE Catch up on the keynote talk: youtu.be/g6yDdHENd10

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Want to join us in Sydney? 🇦🇺 The UNSW Centre for Applied Economic Research and ESCoE will hold a joint conference on 7-8 December 2026 at UNSW Sydney, Australia. The call for papers closes on 10 August 2026. Find out more and submit a paper: tinyurl.com/3s43m22w

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UNSW-ESCoE Conference on Economic Measurement 2026

UNSW Sydney, 7-8 December 2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

What can 200 years of data tell us about today's economy? Watch the video to find out more about ESCoE's Historical Data Repository, developed with @bankofengland.bsky.social and the Office for National Statistics: youtu.be/HcHAUUVwd3M Visit the repository: tinyurl.com/4zbem9t3

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Fantastic to see work on the UK productivity slowdown by ESCoE/ @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social PhD student @joshmartinecon.bsky.social featured in this @financialtimes.com article by Martin Wolf. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/44xpvvtn Explore Josh's ESCoE work: escoe.ac.uk/people/josh-martin

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at our conference last week. Recordings from sessions in the auditorium, keynote interviews and slides (where author permission was given) will be available in due course. #EconStats2026 #EconomicStatistics

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

An interesting discussion on how the UK’s economic statistics system is responding to recent challenges, rebuilding trust and quality, and adapting to support better policymaking and public understanding. #EconStats2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Carol Corrado's keynote on National Accounts in the Age of AI is exploring how AI, intangible assets, and digital services are challenging traditional economic measurement, and what this means for GDP, productivity, and understanding the modern economy. #EconStats2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

ESCoE Research Associate @johnlpoquiz.bsky.social presenting evidence on organisational capital and AI adoption.

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We’re kicking off the final day of the conference with a special session on business dynamism with @jschneebacher.bsky.social, @jmirandal.bsky.social @sophie-piton.bsky.social and Sabien Dobbelaere.

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A snapshot of day 2 at our conference. Full programme for today: tinyurl.com/2swkr6zs Teams link for those joining online today: tinyurl.com/3d4rjcuz Slido link for online questions: tinyurl.com/y3ur4m2r #EconStats2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

ESCoE PhD student @christinavpalmou.bsky.social kicking off this session on how firm-to-firm transaction data are reshaping economic measurement and policy - from tracking supply chain disruptions to understanding firm performance and market dynamics. Chaired by @diepingu.bsky.social

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Panel session II: Frontiers in nowcasting Chaired by @stuartgmcintyre.bsky.social, with Raffaella Giacomini @ucl.ac.uk, Michele Lenza @ecb.europa.eu & Giulia Mantoan @bankofengland.bsky.social discussing real-time forecasting, machine learning, and the challenges involved.

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Producing local economic insights in the UK faces a fundamental challenge: reconciling official statistical frameworks with the granular realities of business activity. This special session looks at industry and regional classifications. @asvalero.bsky.social @paulswinney.bsky.social

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

What can we learn about the changing nature of work from time use diaries? @francescafolia1.bsky.social presenting ESCoE work on this topic. Find out more: tinyurl.com/2fu29px8

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A flavour of last night’s poster and exhibition session. Thanks to our exhibitors @fraserofallander.org @econ-observatory.bsky.social @productivity.bsky.social and ONS, and everyone who presented a poster.

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A few 📸s from the first day of the ESCoE conference @kingsbschool.bsky.social. Full programme for today: tinyurl.com/2swkr6zs Teams link for those joining online today: tinyurl.com/y3kuv2cz Slido link for online questions: tinyurl.com/ywssty77

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Next, we have a special session on LEED data. By linking workers to their employers over time, Linked Employer-Employee Datasets provide a far richer understanding of labour market and economic dynamics than studying households or businesses alone: tinyurl.com/4vry8cen @johnforth.bsky.social

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A packed lecture theatre for this panel session on AI’s use in economic statistics, chaired by @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk Panel: Jennifer Withington, Statistics Canada, Chris Sibley @csoireland.bsky.social and @grantfitzner.bsky.social, ONS.

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

What really counts as progress? GDP alone can’t capture well-being, sustainability, or quality of life. This session explores the UN's new Beyond GDP recommendations and how we balance comprehensive measurement with clear communication.

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Two pieces of ESCoE work are being presented in this session on net zero and environment: 🌊Water system accounting by Paul Ekins @ucl.ac.uk 🏭Environmental bads by @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social (UNSW)

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Hearing more from André in his keynote interview with @lizmckeown.bsky.social. All keynote recordings and interviews will be available after the event. #EconStats2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

How can National Statistical Institutes respond to ever-increasing demands for high‑quality and timely data? André Loranger is exploring Statistics Canada's model in the first keynote of the conference. #EconStats2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

First, we have a welcome from James Benford (ONS), reflecting on the challenges and opportunities around economic measurement, including the importance of building trust in statistics. #EconStats2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

It's day 1 of the ESCoE Conference on Economic Measurement 2026 @kingsbschool.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. The event brings together researchers to improve measurement and understanding of data that informs policy and business decisions. #EconStats2026

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Last week, ESCoE PhD students spoke at the @kingsbschool.bsky.social Doctoral Research Symposium 2026. Find out more about our PhD students and their research: escoe.ac.uk/group/phd-st... @joshmartinecon.bsky.social @christinavpalmou.bsky.social

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The next ONS Research Excellence Series talk on 28 May features Dr Emma Sharland (ONS), winner of last year’s ONS Research Excellence Award. Emma will demonstrate how the National Statistician’s Analysis Unit drives impact through data: tinyurl.com/3hwz6war

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

What does it take to improve NHS productivity? Great to be kicking off this #NationalProductivityWeek event @kingsbschool.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, in collaboration with @productivity.bsky.social

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Today is the start of @productivity.bsky.social's #NationalProductivityWeek. This runs until 1 May 2026 under the theme “better outcomes for people, firms and places". See the schedule of events on the National Productivity Week website: productivityweek.co.uk

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Great to see ESCoE work referenced in the quarterly progress report of the ONS economic statistics and surveys improvement plan, and their labour market transformation update: tinyurl.com/769c2ckf tinyurl.com/59shhwap

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Research in partnership with independent experts, such as the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE), to capture international best practice in relation to the balancing process which underpins GDP and other national accounts outputs has commenced. We have shared feedback on initial findings and are using this work to inform future operational improvements. Significantly, we have agreed a data‑sharing arrangement and suitable dataset for an ESCoE researcher to begin independent testing of balancing approaches. While this work will not result in immediate changes in published outputs, it will improve the foundations of reliability and coherence across the national accounts.

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Work is also progressing on the Linked Employer–Employee Dataset (LEED), which links workers to their employers and enables longitudinal tracking. In partnership with the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE), we have advanced the LEED prototype and identified how a linked dataset can best support the development of labour market statistics. The first phase is assessing feasibility for enhancing quality assurance of existing labour market estimates by understanding how administrative data can complement survey results. The second phase will develop new experimental statistics on job-to-job flows. This will provide fresh insight into movements within firms and across the wider economy and will offer a more complete view of labour market dynamics.

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

⏰ Only two weeks left to register for ESCoE's annual conference on economic measurement! The conference is free to attend and will be held in person @kingsbschool.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social : tinyurl.com/rzrfx4se

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

📊 Join the next ONS Economic Forum on 27 April for the latest developments in: • The state of the UK economy • The ONS Economic Statistics Plan and Survey Improvement and Enhancement Plan • The transformation of labour market statistics tinyurl.com/muhsfkjz

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Can we estimate labour productivity at a more detailed industry level? Catch up on the ESCoE webinar with @joshmartinecon.bsky.social (ESCoE, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social): youtu.be/M5SwEl8jPr0?...

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Cardiff Business School is offering a fully funded Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences studentship, starting in October 2026. Find out more and register interest: tinyurl.com/2u3667rc

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

VAT data is fast, comprehensive & already collected from all UK firms with turnover above £90,000. But how reliable is it for measuring economic growth? Catch up on the ESCoE webinar with Russell Black (Department for Business & Trade, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social & ESCoE): youtu.be/8TVTGPXdMz0

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ESCoE @escoeorg.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

ESCoE will host a World Bank workshop on exploring global poverty and inequality data. This will take place at 14:00 – 16:00 on Thursday 21 May 2026 at @kingsbschool.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. Find out more and register: tinyurl.com/28kerx48

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World Bank workshop: Exploring global poverty and inequality data

King's College London, 21 May 2026

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