Are you searching for the right university course in #economics? Check out this new interactive tool to search economics courses by location, entry reqts etc... buff.ly/2xB0axa
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#Economicsdegree #economicsstudent #econstudent #discovereconomics

Frontier Economics is recruiting for their #Apprentice Analyst programme - for students finishing their #ALevels who are keen to start their career in #economics while continuing their studies.
Based in London, applications open now til 5 Jan. Apply here! buff.ly/ccuhIhb
#econstudent

Students in Y12 or 13 from state schools are invited to join this free workshop on 20 March 2026 at Uni of Warwick - focusing on #migration in all its forms to show how the movement of people shapes world economies.
Find out more here: buff.ly/uy9taeA
#DiscoverEconomics #EconomicsAlevel

A reminder that the #FestivalofEconomics from the Economics Observatory takes place 18-21 November in Bristol! Where economists and experts debate the key economic questions of our time. Full programme here: buff.ly/AUj7mRb
#EconEvent #DiscoverEconomics

We have launched a new interactive tool with @discoverecon.bsky.social that enables prospective students to browse economics courses at UK universities. The tool allows you to find courses by type (single/joint honours), location and/or entry requirements. whystudyeconomics.ac.uk/degree_cours...

Insight Into The World of Economics workshop at Swansea Uni on 3 Dec! For students in Years 12 and 13 to explore real-world #economics through interactive workshops.
Also hear from government professionals and students. To register, click here: buff.ly/0odZOaQ
#AlevelEconomics #DiscoverEconomics

Our #ReadoftheWeek is "The Wealth of Humans" by Ryan Avent! This book examines how automation, #AI, and the shifting nature of work are reshaping the labour market and creating new challenges for workers, businesses, and governments. Interesting read! #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead #EconStudent

Teachers: Why not book a Discover Economics workshop at your school? Designed to give students an insight into studying economics at ALevel or degree level, & to introduce different economics #careers and apprenticeships.
Find out more here: buff.ly/vq0R6pc
#StudyEconomics #Econstudent

Want to understand #economics without the jargon? Our #ReadoftheWeek is "Economics in One Lesson" by Henry Hazlitt. It explains key principles like opportunity cost, the dangers of government intervention, and the real impact of economic policies in clear, everyday language. Check it out! 📚

Our final profile for #BlackHistoryMonth is George Ayittey - the Economist who challenged Africa’s development 🌍
He believed Africa’s future lay in free-market solutions and self-reliance, not foreign aid or outdated systems.
#MeetanEconomist

Check out this event at QMUL on 6 Nov - ideal for young women in Yrs 10–13 interested in studying #Economics, as well as teachers and careers advisors. Held at their Mile End campus in East London. It will be a great morning of insight and inspiration. Find out more here: buff.ly/6Bd06ob

In partnership with @economics-net.bsky.social we are thrilled to share a new tool that enables prospective students to browse economics courses across UK universities!
You can search by location and/or entry requirements, including UCAS tariff and maths requirements. Find out more: buff.ly/jbh18AX

In this podcast episode Lotanna E. Emediegwu, from Manchester Met University shares how he used econometric tools to investigate how #climatechange impacts our world, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌱

A reminder of how economics and climate science intersect! 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/aSGilAe

⭐ Spotlight on an Economist ⭐
Meet Lisa Cook - the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.
Her research on racial inequality and economic growth is changing the game, and paving the way for the next generation...
#BlackEconomists #DiversityInEconomics #BlackHistoryMonth

This year's #FestivalofEconomics from the Economics Observatory will take place in Bristol from 18 -21 Nov.
There are special rates for school bookings (e-mail office@economicsobservatory.com) and a FREE school event on 'Green Growth' on Fri 21 Nov, 3-4pm.
Full programme here: buff.ly/uOXTPYg

Sir Arthur Lewis was an amazing man and we had a great time researching his pioneering life and his contribution to economics. Have a listen to our #podcast all about him. #EconSky podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/s...

Ever heard of #BlackMonday?
📉 On October 19, 1987, the stock market dropped a crazy 22.6% in just one day!
But what caused it? And why should we care? Find out more here: buff.ly/FzxOydX #stockmarketcrash

🌟Huge congratulations to the winners of the Young Economist of the Year competition 2025!🌟
For the first time in the history of the competition, the judges could not choose a single winner and had to call a tie!
Read the full story here: buff.ly/Bw8wtW6

Our next profile for #BlackHistoryMonth is Sir Arthur Lewis - a trailblazer in development economics and the first Black economist to win the Nobel Prize in 1979!
A true inspiration for young economists around the world! #Economics #NobelPrize #ArthurLewis #DevelopmentEconomics #DiscoverEconomics

🏆 Nobel Prize in Economics - Winners 2025 🏆
Find out more here: buff.ly/84z4lHs

#NobelPrize #Economics #EconPrize

Our #ReadoftheWeek is "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis - a gripping account of the 2008 financial crisis. It gives insights into the dangers of unchecked financial innovation, the lack of regulation, and the importance of understanding risk. Give it a read!

⭐ Spotlight on an Economist ⭐
Our first economist profile for #BlackHistoryMonth is the inspiring Dr. Dambisa Moyo, who has gained international acclaim for her work on #economicdevelopment, global markets, and policy. Why not check out her books? #Economist

For #BlackHistoryMonth, we are pleased to share this podcast episode where we interviewed the inspiring Dame Sharon White DBE - who reminds us why diversity in #Economics is important and how we all have a role to play for #inclusion to be a reality. 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/xmCVZ5V

Discover Economics – Black History Month Event 2024: Schools Workshop With TBEN As part of Black History Month 2024, Discover Economics brought inspirational black economists into classrooms for a live engagement. Speakers – Crystal Byrd Ogbadu - Economist, US Aid Joseph…

At the start of #BlackHistoryMonth, why not take a look back at our 2024 schools event, which brought inspirational black economists into classrooms for live engagement:

Inequality in the History of Economic and Political Thought: A Panel Conversation, featuring Branko Milanovic and David Lay Williams Tuesday November 4th 5pm GMT

🎉 Join us for a free online event.
📅 Tues 4th Nov. 5pm GMT.
With: @brankomilan.bsky.social @laywilliams.bsky.social
Panel: @johncassidysays.bsky.social @undercoverhist.bsky.social @annastansbury.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/StoneCentreInequalityDialogue

Students: Join us for an online intro #workshop on 6 Oct, into the world of #economics, led by the student ambassadors at Imperial Business School! The session will focus on the relationship between GDP and Happiness. Register here: buff.ly/EvR2K8y

This week's #ReadoftheWeek is "The Entrepreneurial State" by Mariana Mazzucato. If you’re interested in how #innovation really works, and the intersections of government, innovation, and #economics, it’s a pretty eye-opening read! #EconRead #Bookrecommendation

Check out our #LessonPlans for #Economics teachers on #AI in healthcare! Developed by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, these 4 lessons for KS4 look at the economic implications of AI in #healthcare - covering efficiency, equity, and ethical considerations. Find them here: buff.ly/v90cJBB

In episode 8 of our latest podcast series "How did I get here?", Fiona Cox from KPMG shares why she finds the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition so thought-provoking - it brings fresh, diverse perspectives from younger economists. Listen here! buff.ly/oqKXBeq

Be The Chancellor: New teaching resource from the IFS which gives students an understanding of key #economic terms related to government finances, and to consider in what areas the government may increase or decrease spending, or taxation.
Download here: buff.ly/leXWHpz #EconEd