Promoting the study & teaching
of economics since 1897

Welcome to
the Scottish Economic Society

The objects of the Scottish Economic Society are:

  • to promote the study and teaching of economics on the widest basis, in accordance with the Scottish tradition of political economy inspired by Adam Smith
  • to provide a forum for the discussion of Scottish economic problems and their relationship to the political and social life of Scotland.

Successor from 1954 to the Scottish Society of Economists founded in 1897, the Scottish Economic Society supports an approach to economic explanation which acknowledges the human, social and historical dimensions of economic activity. This accommodates a rich variety of positions on theoretical and policy matters.

The Society is a professional body for economists, whether academic or not; it seeks to represent the collective interests of its members in all relevant contexts, and make a positive and informed contribution to economic and political debate, particularly in Scotland.

What's new?

  • Don't miss the deadline: The Call for Papers for the 2024 Annual Conference closes November 6, 2023. Please find here all details on the submission process.

 

  • Don't miss the opportunity, join us in Glasgow!  Please find all details here:
    We warmly invite you to the 2024 Annual Conference of the Scottish Economic Society to be held 15th-17th April 2024 at the University of Glasgow.
    The Scottish Economic Society is a professional body for economists, whether academic or not; it seeks to represent the collective interests of its members in all relevant contexts, and make a positive and informed contribution to economic and political debate, particularly in Scotland.

    This 3-day conference will host 3 keynotes, special organised sessions and general sessions together with a social programme that encourages networking and generally a jolly good time!

    The Society welcomes papers and proposals for organised sessions from all areas of Economics, Economic Policy and Econometrics from academics and practitioners. All papers should be submitted via our online submission system.

    This website will be updated regularly to provide you with more information on the symposium but general enquiries are also welcome.

    We look forward to welcoming you.

    Your Sincerely,

    SES 2024 Organising Committee

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