RES Newsletter April 2026

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01 FROM THE PRESIDENT | A Letter from RES President, Imran Rasul, reflecting on recent Society activity, upcoming events, and opportunities for members to get involved across RES programmes

02 ENERGY MARKETS | Adi Imsirovic examines the structural threats facing global oil markets, arguing that institutional erosion and policy uncertainty are driving sustained volatility

06 INNOVATION ECONOMICS | Ruben Gaetani explores whether cities are losing their innovation advantage in a remote-work world, with new evidence from pandemic-era patent data

08 HISTORY OF CURRENCY | Barry Eichengreen traces two millennia of international monetary history, from early coinage to digital currencies, and considers what comes next

10 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Denise Hawkes reflects on her time as Chair of the RES Professional Development and Education Committee and the value of contributing to the discipline

12 MOTHERHOOD PENALTY | Teodora Boneva presents new evidence on how beliefs about maternal employment shape labour supply decisions and reinforce gender gaps

14 THE PROFILE | Robert Sugden discusses his career, intellectual influences, and the importance of backing original ideas in economics

16 BRIDGING | Ben Zaranko outlines four key routes through which economic research can influence policy, drawing on his experience at the Institute for Fiscal Studies

18 Q&A | David Aikman sets out his vision for NIESR, focusing on medium-term economic challenges and the role of research in shaping policy debate

20 FELLOW IN THE SPOTLIGHT | Chiara Criscuolo discusses her work on productivity and production networks and the challenges facing advanced economies

22 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE | The UK Women in Economics Network shares insights from recent events aimed at improving representation across the profession

24 OBITUARY | Helen Simpson and Mathan Satchi pay tribute to Jon Temple, reflecting on his impact as a scholar, colleague, and mentor

26 NEWS AND EVENTS | Coverage of recent developments, announcements, and activity across the Society and the wider economics community

28 ANNUAL CONFERENCE | Ian Gregory-Smith invites members to the 2026 RES Annual Conference in Newcastle, highlighting key themes and opportunities to engage