New from The Economic Journal:

Special Issue on Climate Change and Inequality

Eleven papers spanning new economic models that help researchers understand how climate change and climate policies affect different people, regions and countries.

RES2026

Read our 2026 Annual Conference Wrap

More than 450 economists, policymakers and students gathered at Newcastle University from 29 June to 1 July to explore some of the defining economic questions of our time.

Annual Review 2025

Exploring our impact

In 2025, we strengthened our role at the centre of the economics profession, growing our global community, advancing research, and expanding our reach across education, policy and public engagement.

The RES is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious economic associations. Our vision is for economics to be applied and advanced for the maximum benefit of society and the world around us.

Welcome to the Royal Economic Society

We bring together an international community of academics, students and professionals to advance high-quality research, foster inclusive debate and support the next generation of economists.

Students

We provide education and training support for students to further their economic knowledge.

Academics

We support academics to produce, share and engage with high-quality economic research.

Policymakers

We connect policymakers with economic research and expertise to support informed decision-making.

Economics is everywhere

Economics shapes the world around us – from the cost of living to the climate crisis, from global trade to local jobs. Economists study how resources are used, how people and organisations make decisions, and how policies affect society.

Their research helps governments design better policies, businesses make informed choices, and communities plan for the future. Economists bring evidence and analysis to some of the toughest questions of our time: how to reduce inequality, how to protect the environment, and how to create growth that benefits everyone.

By doing so, economists don’t just interpret the world: they help to change it.

Our Campaigns

EDI Network

The Royal Economic Society Diversity & Inclusion Network aims to support those working on increasing diversity in Economics.

UK WEN

The mission of UK WEN is to support career development of UK-based women in economics across the pipelines

Advocacy

We advocate for the economics profession and regularly contributes to national conversations on issues affecting research, education and public policy.

Discover Economics

Discover Economics is a RES campaign to increase diversity in economics. The campaign targets 15-17 year olds.

Our Impact

We continue to strengthen our role at the centre of the economics profession through research, events, outreach and professional development.

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