David N.F. Bell

Professor of Economics, University of Stirling. Labour/fiscal stuff. Retweets not endorsements. Also tweets as @DavidNFBellgolf for golf stuff.

[Richard Baldwin @BaldwinRE]

✍️Martin Wolf @ftopinion
Not new but striking to see in a single chart

[Ben Zaranko @BenZaranko]

Some big changes are afoot in the government bond market, and the Bank of England is sufficiently worried to be flagging the risks they pose to the stability of the financial system. This is about who owns our national debt, and who’s trading it. 🧵

[Royal Dornoch @RoyalDornochGC]

We were honoured to host such a fantastic day in support of a great cause. Congratulations to @SSAFA on raising more than £20,000, an achievement that will make a real difference.

[Royal Dornoch @RoyalDornochGC]

A proud moment for everyone connected with Royal Dornoch.

Past Captain Willie “Hook” MacKay has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to golf across the Highlands and beyond… a richly deserved recognition of decades of dedication, passion, and service to the game.

A true ambassador for Royal Dornoch and Highland golf, Willie’s impact has been felt far and wide, and this accolade is a fitting tribute.
https://t.co/UoiPwzdwVt

[Royal Dornoch @RoyalDornochGC]

Royal Dornoch has been selected as one of just 10 Golf Health Hubs in Scotland.
Through the Golf in Society initiative, the club will help support physical activity, wellbeing and social connection in the local community.
Backed by Scottish Golf, Active Scotland & The R&A Foundation it's a great step forward for both Royal Dornoch and the wider community.

📖https://t.co/3ET8RkMDtW

[Royal Dornoch @RoyalDornochGC]

A fitting new tribute has been unveiled at the entrance to our clubhouse.

A bronze statue of Donald Ross and John Sutherland captures the moment Ross left in 1899 to shape the game in America… thanks in no small part to Sutherland’s vision.

Story 👇
https://t.co/uR4UqkVGfV

[Royal Dornoch @RoyalDornochGC]

Another global accolade for Royal Dornoch. Our Championship Course rises to No. 3 in Golfweek's 2026 Top 100 International Courses (outside the USA) rankings.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/6SoWK2r5fR

[F. A. Hayek Quotes @FAHayekSays]

In honor of the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations, here are six of Adam Smith’s most insightful quotes 🧵

1) “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.”

[Anton Muscatelli @AntonMuscatelli]

An important landmark: Adam Smith was one of the greatest alumni and Professors of @UofGlasgow - and the 250th anniversary of the publication of the #WealthofNations is worth celebrating!
@UofGAsbs
@UofGSocSci
@UofGNews

[Royal Dornoch @RoyalDornochGC]

Congratulations to Ally Mcnaughton on being named among the Top 50 Kids’ Coaches worldwide by the U.S. Kids Golf Coaches Institute.

A brilliant recognition of the work being done with more than 150 juniors at Royal Dornoch.

Full story in the comments below.

[Royal Dornoch @RoyalDornochGC]

A new exhibition in Dornoch celebrates the style and stories of golf through the years. Fashion on the Fairways, part of Fibre Fest 2026 at @Historylinks1 Museum, explores golfing attire from traditional tweeds to modern fabrics and highlights the links between Royal Dornoch Golf Club and legends Roger Wethered and Joyce Wethered.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/yfxzhKcjeA

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

Congratulations go to IFS CPP Institute Co-director Professor Sir @R_Blundell_UCL, who has been awarded the @RoyalEconSoc Medal for Services to the Economics Profession.

Find out more: https://t.co/Xa6z4gkg4d

[Anton Muscatelli @AntonMuscatelli]

Fantastic news!
@UofGlasgow
@uni_scot
@UniversitiesUK
@timeshighered
@guildeu

[Royal Dornoch @RoyalDornochGC]

A new dawn for Royal Dornoch. Captured beautifully this morning by Matt Harris, ou new clubhouse stands ready beneath a glowing red sky, a fitting backdrop for a special moment in the club’s history.

[Anton Muscatelli @AntonMuscatelli]

My op-ed in the Times today about the worrying finances of Scotland’s Colleges and Universities.

Today as a @RoyalSocEd Royal Society of Edinburgh we published a summary report on our conference on tertiary education funding.

You can find it here 👇
https://t.co/BYJ8SnQvPC

[Anand Menon @anandMenon1]

Fascinating summary of the recent NBER paper on the impact of Brexit now on the @UKandEU site https://t.co/FFdZjbj5Ry

[Anton Muscatelli @AntonMuscatelli]

This is so very sad to hear. David was a friend and present in so many of the spaces for public debate in Scotland. Our condolences from the @RoyalSocEd to his wife Gayle and the family at this sad time.

[Paul Johnson @PJTheEconomist]

This is absolutely brilliant! A genuinely informative and entertaining discussion on income tax and NI.

[Paul Johnson @PJTheEconomist]

Staggering. Also scandalous.

[Anton Muscatelli @AntonMuscatelli]

Unfortunately, most people don’t realise just how close to the edge the University system is. Across all 4 U.K. nations. There is a systemic funding shortfall of the system which now requires a major independent review.