Economics makes an amazing contribution to our everyday lives, from tacking the challenges of climate change, food security and health inequalities to understanding the economics of artificial intelligence, charitable giving, education and crime.
Economists regularly have to step-up and produce solutions to deal with complex, real-world problems. Such work is based on sound theoretical principles and empirical evidence rooted in academic research.
RES individual membership is open to everyone who has a passion for economics and its potential to make the world a better place.
RES members include Nobel Prize winners, students, professors, teachers, chief economists and a broad range of individuals in government, academia, education and business. One thing that unites them is a passion to use their economic theory and knowledge to make a positive impact on the world.
We encourage excellence, diversity and inclusion in all of our activities and seek to represent economists in all areas of the discipline. We welcome new members from all backgrounds, from all parts of the world.
RES is here to support you with opportunities and resources to advance your knowledge; connect with your community, gain professional recognition and develop your career.
The Royal Economic Society is included on HMRC’s approved list of professional organisations where members may claim tax relief for their annual membership subscription. The following information does not constitute financial advice. If you are at all uncertain then you should seek guidance from an accountant or financial adviser.
You may be eligible for tax relief on your RES membership subscription if you are a UK taxpayer in relevant employment. You must pay the membership fee out of your own pocket. You cannot claim tax relief on life membership fees.
Relevant employment is any employment related to membership of the eligible body concerned, in this case economics. It can include full-time, part-time and consultancy work. Society membership must be relevant to the work that you do.
HMRC provides further information here on how to make a claim.
