The UK government has established the AI Economics Institute (AIEI) to analyze the economic effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and inform policymaking, ensuring equitable growth amidst AI advancements.

The economics job market is in a period of change. The march of AI in work and research presents myriad opportunities but requires new skills in candidates, which recruiters need to be able to identify. The recognition that some tasks, for example coding/modelling or research, can be supported by, or even in part largely carried out by AI tools, means roles need to be adjusted, reduced, or merged into other positions.

The European Economic Association has announced Oriana Bandiera of the London School of Economics as the 2026 recipient of the Birgit Grodal Award for her exceptional contributions to the field of economics.

Debapratim De, former director of economic research, has been promoted to chief economist at Deloitte UK, succeeding Ian Stewart, who retires after nearly two decades in the role.