Established in 2001, our Annual Public Lecture provides an opportunity for school students to watch internationally renowned economists present their research. Principally aimed at sixth form students, the APL has become an established part of the senior school calendar.   

The 2026 RES Annual Public Lecture will take place on 3 November 2026 at Kingston University and is titled: Is Economics broken?

Delivered by Dharshini David OBE, Deputy Economics Editor at BBC News, the lecture reflects on the turbulence of the last few years – and meagre improvement in living standards for many – raises questions about the effectiveness of the application of economics, from the inability to predict shocks to the impact of policy. How do we ensure economics remains relevant, and fit to provide answers in a rapidly changing world?