Romesh Vaitilingam

Romesh Vaitilingam

@econromesh.bsky.social

Economics writer on new findings, policy analysis & commentary from a wide range of researchers & institutions Editor-in-chief of the Economics Observatory; Clark Center for Global Markets, Chicago Booth; VoxEU; NIESR

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Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

Time for the UK’s ‘budgetarians’ to make way for some proper fiscal policy - a reminder of @jagjitchadha.bsky.social's coinage around the time of the 2020 spring budget #Budgetarianism #Budgetarian @niesrorg.bsky.social @voxeu.org cepr.org/voxeu/blogs-...

cepr.orgTime for the UK’s ‘budgetarians’ to make way for some proper fiscal policyJagjit Chadha argues that the sterile UK economic policy debate on whether an arbitrary fiscal rule will be met must be replaced by active fiscal policies that meet social and economic objectives

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Economics Observatory
@econ-observatory.bsky.social

'Good work. Good jobs. Britain working again.' Good jobs were at the centre of the chancellor's Labour Party conference speech last month. But what makes a job good? Five new articles look at pay, place, net zero, AI and care. By Josh Hellings buff.ly/8ZQazEc

buff.lyNice work - Economics ObservatoryPaid work fills up to a third of the waking hours of people who are in full-time jobs. Hence the growing focus on what influences the quality of that time – what makes a ‘good job’ – as well as how…

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Economics Observatory
@econ-observatory.bsky.social

With the Budget on Wednesday, the Chancellor has little room for manoeuvre. UK debt is high but, as a share of GDP, has been higher before. What is different this time is it is no longer on track to fall, and the cost of servicing it is rising. By George Rushworth 👇 buff.ly/WBha3KY

buff.lyWhere is UK public debt ahead of the autumn 2026 budget? - Economics ObservatoryLast week, UK public debt passed £3 trillion for the first time, just a week before the budget. It now stands at around 95% of GDP. While this is below the levels seen after the world wars, there are…

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ZBW – Leibniz Informationszentrum Wirtschaft
@zbw-leibniz.bsky.social

What are the lessons of Brexit about communicating economic research? Is producing good evidence only half the task? Very interesting article on rules of communications.

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Did Brexit make us better at communicating economics? Me in @cep-lse.bsky.social's Autumn 2026 #CentrePiece magazine, @lseimpactblog.bsky.social cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/publica...

cep.lse.ac.ukDid Brexit make us better at communicating economics?What happens when evidence meets lived experience
Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

The UK government aspires to boost regional growth by letting local leaders retain a share of tax revenues such as income tax & business rates; Scotland’s experience suggests that any benefits of such #FiscalDevolution will depend on the design of its core financial & institutional arrangements 1/2

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ESCoE
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For more on this topic, read about ESCoE work on communicating and valuing economic statistics: tinyurl.com/5ejt8vt6 @johnnyrunge.bsky.social

Romesh Vaitilingam@econromesh.bsky.social

Did Brexit make us better at communicating economics? Me in @cep-lse.bsky.social's Autumn 2026 #CentrePiece magazine, @lseimpactblog.bsky.social cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/publica...

cep.lse.ac.ukDid Brexit make us better at communicating economics?What happens when evidence meets lived experience
Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

When interest rates rise, younger US firms tend to narrow the gap between their prices & production costs while older firms widen it; since the latter account for much more business activity than 30 years ago, the same rate decision can have different effects on the wider economy, #EconBrief

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Centre for Economic Performance
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Find the magazine online (from 20 Oct) at: cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/publica... Or, for a print edition, sign up for future copies here: cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/publica...

cep.lse.ac.ukCentrePiece MagazineThe Centre's magazine features new research and policy ideas from the CEP. Written for non-specialist readers, CentrePiece articles are analytical, rigorously-evidenced and showcase the latest economi...

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Centre for Economic Performance
@cep-lse.bsky.social

Sneak peek at CentrePiece – out tomorrow! Featuring: AI, remote working and young people, tariff confusion, maritime chokepoints, EV growth, the childcare track, why don’t we have nicer buildings?...

Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

Research evidence on the economics of health, obesity & long-term sickness - Hannah Cantekin summarises a bunch of new pieces @econ-observatory.bsky.social www.economicsobservatory.com/an-apple-a-day

economicsobservatory.comAn apple a day - Economics ObservatoryNewsletter – 16 October 2026 Health is one of the main determinants of our quality of life. It shapes our ability to work, move freely and live without the burden of chronic pain or illness. For over ...
Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

When the economy is strong in a boom, people spend more time searching for what to buy; but when it is weak in a downturn, these same shoppers stop looking; new research shows how this dynamic helps to explain changes in productivity for the whole economy ucleconbrief.co.uk/2026/10/08/w...

ucleconbrief.co.ukWhy shoppers make the economy productive - Econ BriefWhen the economy is strong in a boom, people spend more time searching for what to buy. But when it is weak in a downturn, these same shoppers stop looking. New research shows how this dynamic helps t...
Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

Populism, stablecoins, European innovation, climate & energy, defence investments Expert opinion & public policy - conference today & tomorrow @kentclarkcenter.bsky.social polls of top economists @chicagobooth.bsky.social #Economics #EconomicPolicy www.chicagobooth.edu/Research/Cla...

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Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

When parents lose their jobs, it can hurt kids' educational outcomes, mental wellbeing & future job prospects; how much depends on how old the child is at the time – with the impact potentially larger in the teen years; the effects are also more pronounced if it is the mother who is laid off - 1/2

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research
@niesrorg.bsky.social

What to do over the weekend? Apply to become the new Director of Communications and External Affairs Full details here ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/vacancy/dire...

niesr.ac.ukDirector of Communications and External Affairs - NIESRNIESR is one of the UK's most respected independent economic research institutes — trusted by policymakers, journalists and business leaders for rigorous, evidence-led analysis. We're looking for a…

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research
@niesrorg.bsky.social

We are hiring for a Director of Communications and External Affairs. The successful candidate will be key to ensuring our research has impact. They will work closely with the Director and others to extend our reach with policymakers and the media. Apply by 27/09/26 niesr.ac.uk/vacancy/dire...

niesr.ac.ukDirector of Communications and External Affairs - NIESRNIESR is one of the UK's most respected independent economic research institutes — trusted by policymakers, journalists and business leaders for rigorous, evidence-led analysis. We're looking for a Di...

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research
@niesrorg.bsky.social

Yesterday's Bank of England decision on Quantitative Tightening (QT) started generating a big debate, but looking at the economics of it, what has actually changed? Director David Aikman gives his verdict unpacking the decision in his latest #blog ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/blog/unpicki...

niesr.ac.ukUnpicking The Economics Of The Bank’s QT Decision - NIESRThe Monetary Policy Committee voted 6–3 to hold Bank Rate at 3.75 per cent on Thursday. Alongside this, it announced that the Bank will reduce its stock of gilts held for monetary policy purposes to z...
Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

A rare hybrid role: part strategist, part editor, part newsroom contact, part digital creator; you’ll sit close to our researchers & director, spotting the story inside complex economics before anyone else does, then shaping it, pitching it, writing it & publishing it yourself, @niesrorg.bsky.social

Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

A great new job opportunity at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research in London Director of Communications and External Affairs @niesrorg.bsky.social niesr.ac.uk/vacancy/dire...

niesr.ac.ukDirector of Communications and External Affairs - NIESRNIESR is one of the UK's most respected independent economic research institutes — trusted by policymakers, journalists and business leaders for rigorous, evidence-led analysis. We're looking for a Di...
Romesh Vaitilingam
@econromesh.bsky.social

There are several historical precedents for large-scale & sustained unemployment following technological change; Understanding these past experiences will help researchers & policy-makers to have a clear view of the potential effects of artificial intelligence on the labour market