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The Society of Professional Economists is the UK’s leading network for economists working in business, government, and academia. Join 1,400+ economists shaping economic policy and practice.

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Events & Networking

Access to the Annual Conference, Annual Dinner, regular monthly talks, and exclusive member networking events throughout the year.

Publications & Research

Salary surveys, members' polls, Rybczynski Prize essays, book reviews, and articles.

Speaker Programme

Hear from leading economists at our regular monthly talks, conference sessions, and dinner reviews featuring top speakers.

Professional Community

Join a network of economists from the Bank of England, HM Treasury, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and 300+ organisations.

Career Development

Access careers resources, salary benchmarking data, and professional development opportunities.

Podcasts & Media

Listen to expert podcasts, conference reports, and stay connected with the latest economic thinking.

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The SPE is for people with a professional interest in economics — including those with economics qualifications, related qualifications, or professional experience involving economics.

Many members pay through their employer. Receipts and invoices can be supplied for reimbursement.

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Full Membership

£110 /per year

For professional economists across all sectors.

  • Priority access to all events
  • Full publications library
  • Annual salary survey reports
  • Vote in members' polls
  • Directory listing
  • Conference & dinner invitations
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Graduate

£40 /per year

For graduates within 2 years of completing their degree and up to age 25.

  • Reduced-rate member events
  • Full digital access to publications
  • Salary survey access
  • Members' poll participation
  • Networking & career development
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Student

£40 /per year

For students starting their economics career.

  • Reduced-rate member events
  • Full digital access to publications
  • Salary survey access
  • Members' poll participation
  • Networking & career development
Join as Student

Fellowship is at the discretion of the SPE Council, with Fellowship awarded to both pre-eminent economists and those who have played major roles supporting the Society.

Where Our Members Work

SPE members come from over 300 organisations across the public and private sectors, academia, and international institutions.

Bank of England HM Treasury Goldman Sachs McKinsey & Company London School of Economics Oxford Economics NIESR Deloitte PwC KPMG Barclays HSBC Office for Budget Responsibility International Monetary Fund European Central Bank University of Cambridge View all 300+

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