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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 🏆
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November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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In 1994 Rwanda faced one of the worst genocides in recorded history. As part of our new school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cagewarwick.bsky.social, Arthur Blouin explores whether government attempts at reconciliation have healed a divided society.

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#econsky
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July 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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In 1994 Rwanda faced one of the worst genocides in recorded history. As part of our new school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social, economist Arthur Blouin examines whether government attempts at reconciliation have really healed a divided society.▶️
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July 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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How #Rwanda changed minds after #genocide:
Watch the next video in our series for schools with
@cagewarwick.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social
where Arthur Blouin examines whether controversial government attempts at reconciliation have really healed society www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpyQ...
July 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Who joined the Nazis and did it pay off? In the next video in our series for schools (with @cagewarwick.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social), economist Matthias Blum discusses his findings around #Nazi party support.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uce0...
#PoliticalHistory #DiscoverEconomics
July 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Eek - only one week to go to enter the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition, sponsored by KPMG UK and FT Schools!! 💥
All info here: buff.ly/pJlinOh
#Economics #FutureEconomist
June 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Can riots lead to democracy?

Our new series helps students explore protest, politics & history - starting with 1830 Swing Riots.

Watch the first video with Toke Aidt

@discoverecon.bsky.social @cagewarwick.bsky.social @cephie.bsky.social

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Can riots really lead to democracy?
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June 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Can riots lead to democracy? 🗳️ In the first of our new school video series created with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social, Economist Toke Aidt discusses the impact of the UK’s Swing Riots in 1830 and whether the threat of revolution can really lead to democracy. ▶️
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June 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Just 2 weeks to go to enter the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition, sponsored by KPMG UK!
Get your entries in to be in with a chance of being published in the FT 👉 buff.ly/ZS2N4gY #Economicscompetition #futureeconomist #youngeconomist
June 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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#DiscoverEconomics Day 2025 #Cardiff
FREE #Economics EVENT for students in years 10 and 12
09.07.2025 | 09.45 am – 02.00 pm
hosted at Cardiff Metropolitan University (CF52YB)
contact: hkenny@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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June 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Fantastic roundtable event yesterday @LSE to discuss improving access to basic economic literacy for all young people. Thanks to all the speakers and supporters/hosts!
#economicliteracy #roundtable
June 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Students (yrs 10-13)! Enter the Young Economist of the Year #competition sponsored by @KPMG and be in with a chance of visiting 10 Downing St and getting published in the @FT! buff.ly/ZS2N4gY #YoungEconomist #Economics #Alevels
June 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Our free #lessonplan helps teachers introduce the concept of #inequality to the classroom, including links to FT articles for real-world relevance. Find it here: buff.ly/DFqfkGc
#TeachingEcon #EconEd #Economics
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Great to work with @cagewarwick.bsky.social and CEPH on this new series of video resources for schools - helping to show young people that working in #economics is about far more than #finance. www.discovereconomics.co.uk/post/new-tea...
New teaching resource provides critical thinking skills to students
Political conflict is high on the world news agenda with rising participation in protests against government policy and unethical practices.A new series of video resources for schools produced by Disc...
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June 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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📽️ It's been great to work with @discoverecon.bsky.social & @cephie.bsky.social to create a new series of videos to add to our suite of resources aimed at bringing economics and political history to life - showing young people that working in economics is about far more than finance.
New teaching resource provides critical thinking skills to students
Political conflict is high on the world news agenda with rising participation in protests against government policy and unethical practices.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Why birth rates matter!
Teachers: Use our #lessonplan to introduce this topic to your students: buff.ly/zNhIOps
Also includes links to FT articles to bring it to life 🌟
#teachingEcon #EconEd #Economics
June 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Just 3 weeks to go! Enter the Young Economist of the Year 2025 and share your bold ideas on today’s biggest economic questions! 🌍

Submit your blog, podcast, video or presentation by 29 June 2025.
👉 www.discovereconomics.co.uk/young-economist-2025

Supported by
@kpmguk.bsky.social and FT Schools.
June 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Teachers: do you want to introduce real-world economic concepts to your students? Check out our new #lessonplans on TES - focusing on the 5 topics for our #YoungEconomistoftheyear competition: www.tes.com/teaching-res...
June 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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🗣️🤝We kicked off our #EDI partnership with Frontier Economics at the #DiversityInclusionNetwork event hosted by @ofcom.bsky.social‬ on 6 May.

🎙️ Panel on intersectionality + breakout sessions sparked powerful discussions.
Rad more👉 bit.ly/3HcWyjX

#Diversity #Inclusion #EconSky #resources
May 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Just 1 month to go! Enter the Young Economist of the Year 2025 and share your bold ideas on today’s biggest economic questions! 🌍

Submit your blog, podcast, video or presentation by 29 June 2025.
👉 www.discovereconomics.co.uk/young-economist-2025

Supported by @kpmguk.bsky.social and FT Schools.
May 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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📖 @discoverecon.bsky.social is working with @healthfoundation.bsky.social to understand and address some of the barriers that girls feel they face in #economics.

Read their latest research and help us shape how to tackle this issue!
👉 bit.ly/4jXciFF

#EconSky #WomeninEcon #schools
Tackling the gender gap in who studies economics in the UK - Royal Economic Society
Tackling the gender gap in who studies economics in the UK. The report looks to address the barriers that girls face in economics.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🙌We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Frontier Economics! We look forward to collaborating in promoting equity, #Diversity and #Inclusion within #economics.

Read more👉 bit.ly/3XP9Oka

#EconSky #RESPartnerships
April 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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It's the final episode of S2 of our podcast, and we're ending on a high note! We meet Soumaya Keynes, Economics Columnist at the @FinancialTimes.com, who reveals how economics is a powerful tool for asking better questions about the world. Listen now 👉 buff.ly/1OEEdCO
March 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Our #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition, sponsored by KPMG UK, is back for 2025!

Who? Y10 - Y13 students (or equivalent), no need to study economics
When? Closes 29th July
Why? Learn more about econ, have amazing experiences, get published in the Financial Times!

Find out more 👉 buff.ly/ukFINNd
March 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Studying economics could be the key to understanding the world.

Economist Fiona Cox PhD, from KPMG UK, shares her journey of lobbying to include economics in her school curriculum and now leading impact assessments for major investments.

Listen now 👉 shorturl.at/p0mmc
March 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM