@discoverecon.bsky.social
🎄 Merry Christmas from the whole Discover Economics team!
December 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🎄 Merry Christmas from the whole Discover Economics team!
Remember, if you are still searching for the right university course in #economics - you can use our interactive tool (designed in partnership with The Economics Network) to help you explore economics courses across UK universities.
Start exploring today! buff.ly/yaqqLJn (not yet mobile-compatible)
Start exploring today! buff.ly/yaqqLJn (not yet mobile-compatible)
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Remember, if you are still searching for the right university course in #economics - you can use our interactive tool (designed in partnership with The Economics Network) to help you explore economics courses across UK universities.
Start exploring today! buff.ly/yaqqLJn (not yet mobile-compatible)
Start exploring today! buff.ly/yaqqLJn (not yet mobile-compatible)
🎄📈 The #Economics of Christmas! This blog from last year shows how economics shapes even the most traditional aspects of Christmas.
Student Navya Pillai breaks down how supply and demand, consumer behavior, and business strategies all play a part.
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/tGAovZc
Student Navya Pillai breaks down how supply and demand, consumer behavior, and business strategies all play a part.
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/tGAovZc
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🎄📈 The #Economics of Christmas! This blog from last year shows how economics shapes even the most traditional aspects of Christmas.
Student Navya Pillai breaks down how supply and demand, consumer behavior, and business strategies all play a part.
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/tGAovZc
Student Navya Pillai breaks down how supply and demand, consumer behavior, and business strategies all play a part.
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/tGAovZc
It's time to #MeetanEconomist!
SJ is a Senior Economic Evaluation Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). In our interview, SJ shares how he came to study economics as part of a career change.
Read the full interview here buff.ly/GOFsgKy
#Economist #EconCareer
SJ is a Senior Economic Evaluation Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). In our interview, SJ shares how he came to study economics as part of a career change.
Read the full interview here buff.ly/GOFsgKy
#Economist #EconCareer
December 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It's time to #MeetanEconomist!
SJ is a Senior Economic Evaluation Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). In our interview, SJ shares how he came to study economics as part of a career change.
Read the full interview here buff.ly/GOFsgKy
#Economist #EconCareer
SJ is a Senior Economic Evaluation Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). In our interview, SJ shares how he came to study economics as part of a career change.
Read the full interview here buff.ly/GOFsgKy
#Economist #EconCareer
Applications are OPEN for the @ges-uk.bsky.social Degree Apprenticeship Programme!
⭐Fee-free economics degree ⭐Paid government role (across England) ⭐Meaningful work that benefits society ⭐Permanent role on successful completion
Apply before 4 January 2026! buff.ly/uRvm7BP
⭐Fee-free economics degree ⭐Paid government role (across England) ⭐Meaningful work that benefits society ⭐Permanent role on successful completion
Apply before 4 January 2026! buff.ly/uRvm7BP
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Applications are OPEN for the @ges-uk.bsky.social Degree Apprenticeship Programme!
⭐Fee-free economics degree ⭐Paid government role (across England) ⭐Meaningful work that benefits society ⭐Permanent role on successful completion
Apply before 4 January 2026! buff.ly/uRvm7BP
⭐Fee-free economics degree ⭐Paid government role (across England) ⭐Meaningful work that benefits society ⭐Permanent role on successful completion
Apply before 4 January 2026! buff.ly/uRvm7BP
Last month, over 450 students joined the @resmedia.bsky.social Annual Public Lecture given by Andy Haldane, titled “Communicating About the Economy”.
You can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel here: buff.ly/EivhlJd
#Lecture #EconLecture #DiscoverEconomics
You can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel here: buff.ly/EivhlJd
#Lecture #EconLecture #DiscoverEconomics
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Last month, over 450 students joined the @resmedia.bsky.social Annual Public Lecture given by Andy Haldane, titled “Communicating About the Economy”.
You can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel here: buff.ly/EivhlJd
#Lecture #EconLecture #DiscoverEconomics
You can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel here: buff.ly/EivhlJd
#Lecture #EconLecture #DiscoverEconomics
📚 Our #ReadoftheWeek is "The Economics of Just About Everything" by Andrew Leigh.
An engaging introduction to the world of #economics, breaking down complex economics into real-world examples that show how EVERYTHING we do is influenced by incentives.
#EconStudent #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead
An engaging introduction to the world of #economics, breaking down complex economics into real-world examples that show how EVERYTHING we do is influenced by incentives.
#EconStudent #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📚 Our #ReadoftheWeek is "The Economics of Just About Everything" by Andrew Leigh.
An engaging introduction to the world of #economics, breaking down complex economics into real-world examples that show how EVERYTHING we do is influenced by incentives.
#EconStudent #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead
An engaging introduction to the world of #economics, breaking down complex economics into real-world examples that show how EVERYTHING we do is influenced by incentives.
#EconStudent #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead
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Know any economics students considering a career in economics research?
We're offering six-to-eight week placements at IFS in Summer 2026 as part of our Summer Student scheme.
📊 Apply here by 11pm, Friday 16 Jan 2026: app.beapplied.com/apply/xkr9pu...
We're offering six-to-eight week placements at IFS in Summer 2026 as part of our Summer Student scheme.
📊 Apply here by 11pm, Friday 16 Jan 2026: app.beapplied.com/apply/xkr9pu...
December 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Know any economics students considering a career in economics research?
We're offering six-to-eight week placements at IFS in Summer 2026 as part of our Summer Student scheme.
📊 Apply here by 11pm, Friday 16 Jan 2026: app.beapplied.com/apply/xkr9pu...
We're offering six-to-eight week placements at IFS in Summer 2026 as part of our Summer Student scheme.
📊 Apply here by 11pm, Friday 16 Jan 2026: app.beapplied.com/apply/xkr9pu...
It's time to #MeetAnEconomist !
Llŷr is a professional in the Welsh Government and talks about why he chose economics. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/psVnCtY
#economist #discovereconomics #econstudent #econcareers
Llŷr is a professional in the Welsh Government and talks about why he chose economics. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/psVnCtY
#economist #discovereconomics #econstudent #econcareers
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's time to #MeetAnEconomist !
Llŷr is a professional in the Welsh Government and talks about why he chose economics. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/psVnCtY
#economist #discovereconomics #econstudent #econcareers
Llŷr is a professional in the Welsh Government and talks about why he chose economics. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/psVnCtY
#economist #discovereconomics #econstudent #econcareers
🎧 Economics on the go! For students (or anyone) wanting to bring economic concepts to life, podcasts are a great way to stay informed, inspired, and entertained—whether you’re commuting, studying, or taking a break.
Here are some of our suggested economics #podcasts to check out
#Econpodcast
Here are some of our suggested economics #podcasts to check out
#Econpodcast
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🎧 Economics on the go! For students (or anyone) wanting to bring economic concepts to life, podcasts are a great way to stay informed, inspired, and entertained—whether you’re commuting, studying, or taking a break.
Here are some of our suggested economics #podcasts to check out
#Econpodcast
Here are some of our suggested economics #podcasts to check out
#Econpodcast
📚 Our 'ReadoftheWeek is "The Undercover Economist Strikes Back" by Tim Harford. It challenges readers to think more critically about global economic issues and economic systems. A great next read if you enjoyed the first book, and for anyone curious about the world and how it works!
#EconReads
#EconReads
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
📚 Our 'ReadoftheWeek is "The Undercover Economist Strikes Back" by Tim Harford. It challenges readers to think more critically about global economic issues and economic systems. A great next read if you enjoyed the first book, and for anyone curious about the world and how it works!
#EconReads
#EconReads
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Yesterday we welcomed over 250 A-level stage students to the 2025 RES Annual Public Lecture, hosted by Loughborough University.
We were pleased to hear from Andrew Haldane, who delivered this year's lecture and spoke to students about communicating about the economy.
Catch up here: bit.ly/3KeZCxN
We were pleased to hear from Andrew Haldane, who delivered this year's lecture and spoke to students about communicating about the economy.
Catch up here: bit.ly/3KeZCxN
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Yesterday we welcomed over 250 A-level stage students to the 2025 RES Annual Public Lecture, hosted by Loughborough University.
We were pleased to hear from Andrew Haldane, who delivered this year's lecture and spoke to students about communicating about the economy.
Catch up here: bit.ly/3KeZCxN
We were pleased to hear from Andrew Haldane, who delivered this year's lecture and spoke to students about communicating about the economy.
Catch up here: bit.ly/3KeZCxN
We are thrilled to share a recap of our #YoungEconomistoftheYear final, hosted by KPMG in October! It was an inspiring day filled with brilliant minds and innovative ideas.
Huge congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists 🏆
buff.ly/kAKVL5t
Huge congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists 🏆
buff.ly/kAKVL5t
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We are thrilled to share a recap of our #YoungEconomistoftheYear final, hosted by KPMG in October! It was an inspiring day filled with brilliant minds and innovative ideas.
Huge congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists 🏆
buff.ly/kAKVL5t
Huge congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists 🏆
buff.ly/kAKVL5t
📚 This week's #ReadoftheWeek is "The Economist Guide to Economic Indicators" 📊💡
Want to make sense of the numbers you hear on the news? This guide breaks down key #economicindicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment in a way that's easy to understand. #StudentReads #DiscoverEconomics
Want to make sense of the numbers you hear on the news? This guide breaks down key #economicindicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment in a way that's easy to understand. #StudentReads #DiscoverEconomics
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📚 This week's #ReadoftheWeek is "The Economist Guide to Economic Indicators" 📊💡
Want to make sense of the numbers you hear on the news? This guide breaks down key #economicindicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment in a way that's easy to understand. #StudentReads #DiscoverEconomics
Want to make sense of the numbers you hear on the news? This guide breaks down key #economicindicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment in a way that's easy to understand. #StudentReads #DiscoverEconomics
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
[*not currently mobile-compatible*]
#Economicsdegree #economicsstudent #econstudent #discovereconomics
[*not currently mobile-compatible*]
#Economicsdegree #economicsstudent #econstudent #discovereconomics
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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
[*not currently mobile-compatible*]
#Economicsdegree #economicsstudent #econstudent #discovereconomics
[*not currently mobile-compatible*]
#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
Based in London, applications open now til 5 Jan. Apply here! buff.ly/ccuhIhb
#econstudent
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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
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
Find out more here: buff.ly/uy9taeA
#DiscoverEconomics #EconomicsAlevel
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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
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
#EconEvent #DiscoverEconomics
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
#EconEvent #DiscoverEconomics
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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...
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
Also hear from government professionals and students. To register, click here: buff.ly/0odZOaQ
#AlevelEconomics #DiscoverEconomics
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
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
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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
Find out more here: buff.ly/vq0R6pc
#StudyEconomics #Econstudent
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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
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! 📚
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
He believed Africa’s future lay in free-market solutions and self-reliance, not foreign aid or outdated systems.
#MeetanEconomist
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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
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
October 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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