Arnab Bhattacharjee FRSA
@EconArnab
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Prof @HWUeconomics, Res.Lead @NIESRorg, Ctte @MMF_research, ex-CE @spatialeconomic "Patterns without Structure aid neither Change nor Policy." Usual disclaimer
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Joined February 2021
Well said @JimMooreJourno Dystopian economic forecasts demand government action https://t.co/5lv8PGbshu Tune in to our Economic Forum on Friday @NIESRorg #Outlook #NiReMS
@jagjit_chadha @AdrianPabst1 @EconSteveM @_maxmosley
independent.co.uk
Dire predictions throw a harsh spotlight on RPI inflation, which the ONS calls a bad measure and which could hit 18 per cent, writes James Moore
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Frank Field who was a Trustee of @NIESRorg sought to renew the legacy of Beveridge, one of NIESR’s founding fathers Read Frank’s essay on a more mutualist welfare state with contribution at its core: https://t.co/xnrOtexbGy
@EconArnab
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@econromesh
prospectmagazine.co.uk
Our welfare system undermines the value of hard work
We are honoured to announce the inaugural Frank Field Memorial Lecture on 16 Oct. Lord Maurice Glasman will speak on “Courage, Contribution and Covenant – The Legacy of Frank Field”. Sign up and Watch live: https://t.co/8FUwZoQgu6 Support us on: https://t.co/kXRvGTPBLo
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Many congratulations to @AikeyD. Who I have known for many years and will rise to the challenge of taking over my reins. The best of British luck to him and all at @NIESRorg! @PhilipRutnam
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@AdrianPabst1
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The Faculty's Vasco Carvalho has been included in @ProSyn’s Forward Thinkers list, launched to mark their 30th anniversary and highlight #PS30 global voices shaping the future of public debate. Explore the full list: https://t.co/dP4Q6EmFcZ
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"The self-imposed constraints on tax and fiscal rules continue to severely limit the scope for action" In this NEW blog, our Deputy Director @AdrianPabst1 unpacks the implications of last week's #SpringStatement for the UK economy and social policy 📊⬇ https://t.co/WiDG56tyGt
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"With no substantial initiatives targeting low-income households, the living standards and living conditions of the working poor will continue to stagnate." Our @EconArnab on the #SpringStatement and UK living standards 🏘👇 10/n 🧵
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Hard to argue with any of the article below - in fact I don’t! The idea that incremental changes to tax and spending are the key to growth is bonkers. Labour’s economic strategy is outdated. I can fix that
theguardian.com
The last thing we need from Wednesday’s spring statement are incremental changes to tax and spending. Let’s have a clear plan, says Jagjit Chadha of Cambridge University
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A packed room and excellent discussions at our UK Living Standards event yesterday! 👏 We were joined by @Helen_Barnard (@TrussellUK), Elizabeth Campbell (@RBKC) and @timleunig (@LSEPublicPolicy), chaired by @ITVJoel 💬 Watch the full recording here ⬇📺 https://t.co/iRgtXyYKBB
niesr.ac.uk
In this public event we will be sharing findings from our UKRI-funded Living Standards Review, a comprehensive assessment of what the key drivers of living standards are today. Throughout the...
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@_maxmosley The event continues with a panel chaired by @ITVJoel and insights from @Helen_Barnard (@TrussellUK), Elizabeth Campbell (@RBKC), @timleunig (@LSEPublicPolicy) and our @_maxmosley
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Our event is about to start.... ⌛ Getting everything ready...
Our Living Standards event is this Thursday! 💥⏰ We'll hear from expert panelists @Helen_Barnard (@TrussellUK), Elizabeth Campbell (@RBKC), @timleunig (@LSEPublicPolicy) and our @_maxmosley, chaired by @ITVJoel 👏💬 Sign up to join us there ⬇ @ESRC
https://t.co/GMAqjn2zSf
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Huge honour to welcome @jonpayates to @NIESRorg for a talk on how reduce youth violence 1 in 2 teenage children changed their behaviour last year because of violence @YouthEndowFund @AbhinayMuthoo @EconSteveM @EconArnab
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The event begins with NIESR Fellow @AbhinayMuthoo introducing @YouthEndowFund's @jonpayates
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#YouthViolence
THIS WEDNESDAY ⏰ "Cutting Violent Crime: An Evidence-Led Approach" 📅 12 March, 17:00-19:00 @YouthEndowFund's @jonpayates will speak on the science of how to cut violence and explore what government and wider society needs to do 💬 Sign up to attend ⬇ https://t.co/gkJZrZIGj0
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A Society’s interest in the way we live: My medical treatment was long but it was a great honour to receive this award from the Saltire Society.
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In uncertain times....
Sparkling with wit and fascinating real-world examples, @d_spiegel's THE ART OF UNCERTAINTY is an essential guide to navigating uncertainty while also retaining the humility to admit what we don’t, or simply cannot, know. In stores now. https://t.co/BGAluD6YxG
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Sorry to hear about the passing of Ed Leamer. I recall once telling him I was working on nonparametric testing, and he said, “Too bad. I don’t believe in nonparametrics, and I don’t believe in tests.”
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#WeekendReading 💡 The latest issue of our @NIESRreview is out now! Volume 266 on #Climate Sustainability is introduced by our @EconArnab & @AdrianPabst1 and @univofstandrews's J. Roderick McCrorie 🌱📃 Read their article here ⬇🔓 https://t.co/zIHYmsNhz2
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OUT NOW! Our Latest NIER Issue: Climate Sustainability 🌱📃 Volume 266 is introduced by our @EconArnab & @AdrianPabst1 and @univofstandrews's J. Roderick McCrorie ✍ Read their article "#Climate Sustainability - Evidence and Policy" here ⬇🔓 https://t.co/vRiIMTc4Yd
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#WeekendWatching 📺 On Friday, our researchers Patricia Sanchez Juanino, @FergusJimenezE and @EconArnab presented the findings of our latest UK and Global Economic Outlooks 💬👏 Missed the #event? You can catch up on the full recording here ⬇📽 https://t.co/2ZLpjfEySY
niesr.ac.uk
After the election of a new government in July 2024 with a mandate of ‘change’ and the promise of higher economic growth, what is the UK economic outlook?
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The Forum has begun! 🎬Keep following this thread for updates 🧵 Don't forget that our UK Economic Outlook is now available to read in full ⬇⚡ https://t.co/GFI4AcOEfk
#UKEconomy #GlobalEconomy #EconTwitter @RoyalEconSoc 1/n
niesr.ac.uk
The UK economy in 2025 is a story of two halves. At the start there'll be subdued growth & inflation. At the end, inflation will fall & growth pick up.
⚡ Our Winter 2025 Economic Forum will be starting shortly ⚡ *Follow our live Twitter thread* here 🧵 and watch along at 11:00 on Zoom or on our LinkedIn page 📺 More details about this #event and how to join 👇 https://t.co/ey6uvRgbgx
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Our @EconArnab's presentation draws to a close with some concluding thoughts 💭and policy actions 💡 Specific recommendations include: 1️⃣ Reflecting local and regional needs in central house building targets and 2️⃣ Aligning new #housing with #transport connectivity 15/n
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@FergusJimenezE @EconArnab Next, @EconArnab unpacks the implications of the National Minimum #Wage and National Living Wage changes for households 🏘 Households in the second income decile will be better off by about £2,400 per year 📈 12/n
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