Prominent economist Claudia Goldin is set to receive the prestigious Talcott Parsons Prize for her groundbreaking work in economic history, particularly related to women's roles in the economy.

The BBVA Foundation has announced Charles Manski, a professor at Northwestern University, as winner of the 18th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Economics, Finance and Management category, for his groundbreaking work in measuring uncertainty in economic research, impacting public policy analysis.

Stefano Scarpetta is set to assume the role of Chief Economist at the OECD, bringing over 30 years of experience in economics and public policy. He previously led the OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs.

Professor Brian Bell has been appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury, succeeding Sam Beckett. The appointment was announced by the UK government on Friday.

Professor Bruce Preston has been appointed as a part-time member of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Monetary Policy Board by the Australian Government, effective March 1, 2026. 

Professor Kevin O’Rourke, from Sciences Po Paris and CNRS, has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious Alice Murray Distinguished Scholar Award. This award, presented by the Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH) at Trinity College Dublin, recognizes an economic historian whose work significantly contributes to the discipline.