The Marshall Society Information

The Marshall Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious societies in Cambridge. It was established in 1927 after the name of Sir Alfred Marshall and has since then maintained the tradition of its distinguished founders in promoting discussion in the 'Dismal Science'. Other members have included John Maynard Keynes, Nicholas Kaldor and Joan Robinson. The Marshall Society is the Official Economics Society of the University of Cambridge and aims to promote the discussion of economic issues across the University. Our members study a wide range of subjects including Economics, Land Economy, Maths, Engineering, HSPS, Geography, Law and History, and include both undergraduates and postgraduates. Our interest lies in bringing together all young fellow economists in Cambridge and furthering their interest in Economics by inviting speakers, organizing seminars and events, and engaging in rigorous discussion on contemporary issues. We offer academic and speaker events on contemporary economic issues, career events for those interested in areas such as banking and consulting, and social events including a Winter Ball and Garden Party that continuously sell out. The Marshall Society's journal, The Cambridge Economist, is published annually and contains contributions from Cambridge scholars and economists, in addition to articles by current students of the university. Past issues have included interviews with prominent economists such as David Card, John Kay, and Gregory Mankiw.