Think Tanks
Policy organisations and think tanks undertake research in a variety of areas ranging from politics, environment, social policy and security among others. It allows you to influence policy making at various levels, including the government. An economics degree equips one with the necessary skills to work in such organisations..
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"Smart Thinking which aggregates on one platform all the latest public policy research and analysis from leading UK think tanks. It also has a jobs and internships page.| Adam Smith Institute | Think tank promoting free market and neoliberal ideas through its research and publications. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Bank of England | UK’s Central Bank. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) | Think tank focussing on policy making within Europe and beyond, aimed at disseminating informing both public and private sectors. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Centre for Policy Studies | Think tank focussed on encouraging enterprise and institutions. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Chatham House | Think tank focussed on policy making in international affairs. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| Civitas | Think tank focussing on education. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| Fabian Society | Britain’s oldest think tank focussing on developing public policy. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| Government Economic Service (GES) |
Professional body for economists in the UK civil service. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| Institute of Development Studies (IDS) | Research Organisation, based in Sussex, specialising in areas of growth and sustainable development (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| Institute of Economics Affairs (IEA) | Think tank focussing on various aspects of public policy such as education, taxes, health and welfare. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) | Research institute focussing on public policy analysis such as education policy, labour supply and corporate taxation. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) | Research Organisation working in the areas of sustainable development globally. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) | Think tank focussing on policies related to global security challenges. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) | Research organisation using quantitative and qualitative research in the fields of economic modelling and macro analysis, education and employment, and the international economy. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| Overseas Development Institute (ODI) | Think tank working in the area of economic development. (Follow on LinkedIn) |
| Resolution Foundation | Research organisation working towards improving living standards and the labour market. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| WPI Economics |
Public Policy organisation working in the areas of economic consulting, thought leadership and policy information. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) | Government Administration working on a range of topics including economics and social science. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Ofgem | Britain’s independent energy regulator. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Ofcom | UK’s communications regulator. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Ofwat | https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-conduct-authority. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) | UK’s competition authority spanning all sectors of the economy. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial service organisation regulating the financial conduct of businesses. (Follow on LinkedIn). |
| Environment Agency | Environmental services working towards protecting and improving the environment. (Follow on LinkedIn). |