Society of Professional Economists
Its activities aim to demonstrate the use of economic analysis as a tool to support business decision-making and to enhance the standing of the professional economist working outside academia.It provides a forum for its members to discuss and debate economic issues and helps them keep in touch with practical and theoretical developments within the discipline.The Society particularly welcomes younger members to engage through its social networks on Facebook and LinkedIn and has membership packages aimed specifically at those who are embarking on a career in the profession.Distinguished speakers from the UK and abroad and from both the private and public sectors address a wide range of topical issues with time for questions and discussion.Recent annual conferences have featured Ben Broadbent, Sir Charles Bean, Robert Chote, Gavyn Davies, Dame DeAnne Julius, Professor Diane Coyle, Evan Davies, Stephanie Flanders, Professor Philip Lane and Sir Dave Ramsden.Kevin Daly (Chair), Dame Kate Barker, James Lambert (Treasurer), Catherine Connolly, Sandra Curtis (Honorary Secretary), George Buckley, Ian Harwood, Sunil Krishnan, Adrian Majumdar, Stephen Meredith, Ian Mulheirn, Rain Newton-Smith, Amanda Rowlett.