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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 20h
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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our next DTP Expert Workshop will help PhD students & early-career researchers prepare for the European Job Market for Economists, with practical insights from hiring academics & recent recruits. Register: bit.ly/46M2Mkm #EconSky
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Expert Workshop: How to Prepare for the European Job Market for Economists
This event is part of the RES Doctoral Training Programme.
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢 Special Session proposals are now open for the RES 2027 Annual Conference at the University of Reading, 28–30 June 2027. We welcome proposals from academics, consultants & policymakers across a wide range of topics & formats. Apply by 18 January 2027: bit.ly/3T48Stb #EconSky
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
PhD students & early-career researchers: how do you turn complex data into a story that keeps your audience engaged? Join our next Expert Workshop with Martyn Barmby to explore storytelling techniques for communicating economic data effectively. More: bit.ly/4vDptCw #EconSky
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 The September issue of The Econometrics Journal (Vol. 29, No. 3) is now available. Featured as the Editor’s Choice is “Synthetic control inference for staggered adoption” by Jianfei Cao, Shirley Lu & Hang Wu. Explore the full issue: bit.ly/46Umgn3 #EconSky #Econometrics
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Yesterday, our YEOTY finalists continued an annual tradition with a visit to Downing Street. 🐈‍⬛ They met Economic Secretary @lucyrigby.bsky.social to discuss AI, fintech, free trade & their future careers in economics. @discoverecon.bsky.social @kpmguk.bsky.social @financialtimes.com #EconSky
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Applications close 30 September for the next Editor-in-Chief of @theeconjournal.bsky.social. The successful candidate will help shape the Journal’s editorial direction and handle submissions. The role begins in summer 2027. Find out more: bit.ly/3TcWmHa #EconSky
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
As Namrata Kala completes her term as Editor of @theeconjournal.bsky.social this September, we would like to thank her for her excellent service to the Journal since joining the editorial team in 2024. We are very grateful for her contribution & wish her continued success in her work.
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We are delighted to welcome Prof @mathieupar.bsky.social as Editor of @theeconjournal.bsky.social. Mathieu is Professor of Economics at the @pse.bsky.social & Research Director at @inrae-france.bsky.social, & previously served as an Associate Editor. Read more: bit.ly/46msYC0 #EconSky
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Office for the Internal Market, part of the Competition and Markets Authority, is seeking a new Chair. The five-year appointment may interest economists with senior leadership experience. Applications close at midday on 12 October. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4xTnHxT
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The Economic Journal @theeconjournal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📣Hot off the press! 🆕 EJ virtual issue – Family Economics – out now. Featuring introduction by Editor Franck Portier. 👉 bit.ly/4cD1VWx @resmedia.bsky.social @academic.oup.com @fpj-portier.bsky.social @mettegoertz.bsky.social @eckhoffandresen.bsky.social @frwoolley.bsky.social
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Royal Economic Society is calling for applications for its next Chair of Trustees. We are seeking a distinguished economist & experienced organisational leader for the 3-year term, beginning June 2027. Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4drfZTc #EconSky
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 The August 2026 RES Quarterly Newsletter is out now. From natural capital & economic development to tax mobility, innovation & Britain’s economic future, explore the latest research & perspectives from across the profession. Access here: bit.ly/4hQ0DLb #EconSky #Economics
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
How can economic policymaking become more long-term, rigorous & effective? In this Q&A, @niesrorg.bsky.social Director David Aikman discusses the UK’s economic challenges, its underlying strengths & the case for more consistent, long-term policymaking. Read: bit.ly/4xZJeEA #EconSky
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Q&A: David Aikman
Creating a forum for policy questions without sacrificing analytical seriousness
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The Economic Journal @theeconjournal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In the new EJ Special Issue on Climate Change and Inequality, ‘Carbon Pricing and Inequality: A Normative Perspective’ by Saki Bigio, Diego R Känzig, Pablo Sánchez, Conor Walsh 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ej/u... @resmedia.bsky.social @conorwalsh.bsky.social #EconSky
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A reminder that applications remain open for the next Editor-in-Chief of @theeconjournal.bsky.social. The successful candidate will help shape the Journal’s editorial direction and handle submissions. The role begins in summer 2027. Find out more: bit.ly/3TcWmHa #EconSky
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
How can the UK get back to stronger #productivity growth? In his #RES2026 keynote, Prof. @johnvanreenen.bsky.social explored how innovation policy can support growth, from industrial strategy and defence R&D to inequality and AI. Read more: bit.ly/4xNVeZH #EconSky
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Productivity, innovation and the future of growth: Professor John Van Reenen OBE - Royal Economic Society
Professor John Van Reenen OBE closed RES2026 with a keynote on the UK’s productivity challenge and the role innovation policy can play in supporting stronger growth.
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Deadline extended: 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. Applications now close at 5pm on 15 September 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4wZUy2T #EconSky
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Economics is now the fifth most popular A-level, with entries up 10% in the past year. But demand is outpacing access, with only around half of state schools offering the subject. Read our statement: bit.ly/4i5xU50 #EconSky #Economics #Education @discoverecon.bsky.social
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Economics rises to fifth most popular A-level as entries surge 50% since 2020 - Royal Economic Society
The RES is calling for long-term action to address the shortage of economics teachers in the UK, as millions of young people remain unable to study the subject.
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
📢 The August issue of @theeconjournal.bsky.social (Vol. 136, No. 678) is out now. Editor’s Choice: “Capital Structure and Hedging Demand with Incomplete Markets” by @albertobisin.bsky.social, @clementi-gl.bsky.social, & Piero Gottardi. Explore the issue: bit.ly/4gdoQss #EconSky #Economics
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Alexander Willén as Editor of @theeconjournal.bsky.social from August 2026. Alexander is Professor of Economics at @nhhecon.bsky.social, with research spanning labour markets, inequality & mobility. Read more: bit.ly/4q973ag #EconSky
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The Economic Journal appoints new Editor Alexander Willén - Royal Economic Society
The Economic Journal is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexander Willén as Editor from August 2026.
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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: bit.ly/4pTD2eF @theeconjournal.bsky.social
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
📣 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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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: bit.ly/4yKhfdp
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A sweep through two millennia of international monetary history
From Croesus to crypto, shifts in financial technology and institutions have repeatedly reshaped the global monetary order.
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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: bit.ly/4wZUy2T
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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
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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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The Economic Journal @theeconjournal.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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: bit.ly/4f7fy1T #Hiring
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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
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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 @theeconjournal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📢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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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.
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🏆 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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🏆 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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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.
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📢 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
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📢 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: bit.ly/4dZerzB #EconSky #Economics
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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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
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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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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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
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