A new virtual issue of The Economic Journal, ‘Family Economics’ is out now and can be read online for free for a limited time. Households are simultaneously the primary locus
The Royal Economic Society is now calling for applications for its next Chair of Trustees, with the successful candidate due to take up the role in June 2027. The Society
RES members are invited to nominate candidates for election to the RES Council for a five-year term from summer 2027 to summer 2032 and for the role of President-Elect (2028–2029),
The Royal Economic Society (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
The Economic Journal is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexander Willén as Editor from August 2026. Alexander Willén is Professor of Economics at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).
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. The medal recognises an individual who has
The Royal Economic Society is pleased to announce the publication of the inaugural special issue of The Economic Journal on Climate Change and Inequality (Volume 136, Issue 677, July 2026).
The Royal Economic Society is currently seeking applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of The Economic Journal. The new Editor-in-Chief will begin the role from summer 2027, when the current
The Royal Economic Society (RES) and Frontier Economics are pleased to announce an extension of their strategic partnership, continuing Frontier’s role as the Society’s Strategic Partner for Equity, Diversity and
The Royal Economic Society is delighted to congratulate Professor Jo Swaffield OBE, Chair of the RES Women’s Committee, on being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for services to
Following our recent Annual General Meeting, The Royal Economic Society has appointed Prof. Tony Venables (Oxford) as RES President, and Prof. Dame Diane Coyle (Cambridge) as RES President-Elect for the year 2026 – 2027. In addition, Prof. Sarah
To celebrate Pride Month, the Royal Economic Society would like to share some resources and upcoming events. Celebrate Pride in London Pride in London returns on 4 July, and while
