Network of Industrial Economists
Advancing Economic Theory
Through Modern Networks
A forum for interchange among university economists in the UK and the world, and for interaction between academia, business, and government.
About NIE
The Network of Industrial Economists is a forum for interchange among university economists in the UK and the world and for interaction between academia, business, and government on topics of industry economics.
Established as a study group in the 1970s, the NIE has grown into a major forum for interchange about research, and two-way interaction between researchers and members from business, consultancy, and government agencies. We host annual main meetings and targeted symposiums.
Upcoming Events
Join us at our upcoming academic gatherings across the UK.
NIE Conference & PhD Symposium 2026
The 2026 NIE Conference and PhD Symposium will be hosted at the University of Sheffield School of Economics on June 25th and 26th.
Past Events
Explore highlights and research from our previous conferences.
NIE Conference & PhD Symposium 2025
The 2025 Annual Conference features presentations by leading industrial economists including Luke Garrod, Rajssa Mechelli, Joel Stiebale, Tommaso Valletti, and Marit Hinnosaar. The PhD Symposium will be held on the 26th.
NIE Conference & PhD Symposium 2024
The 2024 Symposium and Conference took place at the University of Warwick, continuing our tradition of fostering impactful research discussions.
NIE Conference & PhD Symposium 2023
The 2023 Conference and PhD Symposium were successfully hosted at the University of Leicester School of Business.
NIE Conference & PhD Symposium 2022
The 2022 Conference and PhD Symposium were hosted at the School of Business and Economics at Loughborough University.
Our Aims
We facilitate communication and collaboration among industrial economists from academia, government, and industry. Our goal is to promote the exchange of ideas through conferences and workshops, provide a forum for discussing current challenges, support new research and teaching development, and promote diversity, inclusion, and the professional growth of our network members.