About the Institute

The Future Economists Institute is a think tank run entirely by students aged 16 to 19. We exist because the best training in economics is not sitting in lectures. It is reading, writing, debating, and being proven wrong.

What we are here to do

Our mission is threefold: to produce research that meets the standards of professional think tanks; to develop the next generation of economists, policymakers, and communicators; and to enrich public debate on the economic questions that affect everyone.

We take no institutional position on party politics. Our researchers are encouraged to follow evidence wherever it leads, to engage honestly with empirical uncertainty, and to disagree respectfully with one another and with established consensus.

What we stand for

01Rigour

We hold our research to the highest standards. Every paper undergoes internal review before publication, and we engage seriously with evidence, counterarguments, and methodological limitations.

02Independence

We are proudly nonpartisan. Our analysis follows the evidence, not political agendas. We welcome researchers of all economic persuasions and encourage genuine intellectual debate.

03Inclusivity

Economics has historically lacked diversity. We are committed to lowering barriers to entry for young economists from all backgrounds, schools, and identities.

04Impact

We don't write research to gather dust. We aim for our work to inform real policy debates, contribute to public discourse, and demonstrate what students can achieve.

05Collaboration

Our best work happens when researchers challenge each other. We foster a culture of constructive disagreement, peer feedback, and collective improvement.

06Innovation

We explore new methodologies, tackle underexplored questions, and are not afraid to challenge consensus. Student think tanks have the freedom to be genuinely original.

The team

Directors

Raehaan ChhinaDirector & Founder
Ryan ShahzadDirector & Founder

Team

Zareb RizviResearcher
Aarav SharmaResearcher
Damla SinecikliResearcher
Timi IdowuResearcher
Precious AdesanyaResearcher
Habib MohamedResearcher
Sarinah FazliResearcher
Davinia GhatauraResearcher
Sahvan PartiResearcher
Zakariya MitchellResearcher

There is a seat at this table for you.