As the current President of the Royal Economic Society (RES), Prof Sir Christopher Pissarides has made a significant impact on the economics community with his outstanding academic achievements and leadership. Far-reaching impact. During his tenure, RES continued to provide support for economic research and economists at all levels, promoting the development of the discipline and its contribution to society.
One of Pissarides' important contributions is his promotion of the popularization and diversity of economics, especially in promoting young people's understanding and interest in economics. His "Discover Economics" campaign aims to attract students from different backgrounds into the field of economics, challenge the traditional homogeneity of the economics profession, and promote more diverse insights and voices.
Strategically promoting the value and diversity of economics enables us to attract young economists from a wider range of backgrounds to enter the field.
In addition to promoting diversity, Pissarides also stressed the importance of economics in terms of its impact on actual policy making. On behalf of RES, he advocated that economics should play a greater role at the policy level, and that cooperation between government and academia is particularly important in the face of global economic uncertainties and challenges. He argues that good economics teaching and empirical research can lead to more effective policies and thus improve socio-economic conditions.
Economics is not only a discussion of academic theories, but also a tool to change and influence the real world.
Under his leadership, RES also placed an emphasis on advocacy and support for women and minority groups, both of which are critical to the long-term health of the sector. By establishing the Women’s Committee, RES not only provides a platform for female scholars to express their opinions and demands, but also promotes their development and growth in the economics community. This shift will not only help improve equality in academia, but also broaden the scope and vision of economics research.
At the same time, RES encourages economists to showcase their research results and promote academic exchanges through annual meetings and various lectures. The creation of this atmosphere has brought a positive academic atmosphere to the economics community, attracting more and more young scholars to join the industry.
Whether through supporting emerging economists or promoting collaboration between policy and academia, Pissarides has demonstrated his vision as a leader and his commitment to the discipline. His vision is not only reflected in his research, but also continues to influence the entire economics community through his work at RES.
Our goal is to push economics to a higher level, which requires the participation and contribution of every economist.
In the future, the efforts of Pissarides and his team will continue to promote the development and prosperity of the economics community. At the same time, this also raises a question worth pondering: In today's increasingly complex global economy, how can we better use the power of economics to promote sustainable social and economic development?