David N.F. Bell

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.”

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

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.

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 👇 royaldornoch.com/2026/03/06/fai…

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: ifs.org.uk/news/professor…

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

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.

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 👇 lnkd.in/dyhyMhum

Fascinating summary of the recent NBER paper on the impact of Brexit now on the @UKandEU site ukandeu.ac.uk/brexits-impact…

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.

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

Staggering. Also scandalous.

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.

It is the best in the world.😊

When we recently asked for your favourite hole at Royal Dornoch, the 17th came in near the top, just behind the 14th, 5th, and 2nd. Framed by gorse, 'Valley' offers a thrilling tee shot and a demanding approach into the green. A hole that tests nerve, precision, and imagination.

The UK is getting painted as a fiscal basket case, but that's wrong. High bond yields are partly the result of the fiercely independent Bank of England, which is pushing back hard on fiscal dominance by shrinking its Gilt holdings. That's good, not bad... robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/in-defense-o…

From the @FT editorial, “The bond vigilantes will keep on circling: Investors are losing faith in the ability of western governments to rein in spending.” #economy #markets #debt #deficits #bonds

There are many presentations and papers available on the website from key experts and think-tanks such as @DavidNFBell @le_education @KateOgdenEcon @TheIFS #lilykong @sgSMU #HuwMorris @IOE_London @LucyHunterB and many, many others (4/n)

Dornoch Bureau of Economic Research rolls!!

Day 2 of the Summer meeting of the Dornoch Bureau of Economic Research has wrapped up, with today’s sessions held at Durness Golf Club. Yes, the DBER has field trips, along with great swag and fine dining. Professor @DavidNFBellgolf once again in fine form.