Economic Research Council
Britain's Oldest Economic Think Tank
Founded as Britain's oldest economics-focused think tank, the Economic Research Council is committed to enhancing economic understanding and fostering inclusive debate. Through innovative events, research, and digital outreach, we strive to make economic knowledge accessible to everyone, supporting informed dialogue and pluralistic ideas. Join us in shaping a society enriched by diverse economic insights and active civic participation.
Research Papers • Journals • Historical Publications
Read original work by the Economic Research Council. The ERC has been active in economic scholarship since the 1840s.
The ERC has published Economic Digest and Britain and Overseas since. You can read current and back issues here.
The ERC’s historical publications are all available to download free using links you can find on this page.