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Tariffs, Trade Tensions, and the Future of the Global Economy: Insights from the IMF Chief Economist

12 June 2025Wheeler InstitutePast Events, Wheeler Institute

The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School hosted Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), for a timely and insightful discussion on the shifting global economic landscape. In a world increasingly shaped by trade tensions, geopolitical realignments, and inflation uncertainty, Gourinchas offered an comprehensive overview on global risks…

President Donald Trump 100-day Report Card: What Comes Next?

23 May 2025Wheeler InstitutePast Events, Wheeler Institutepast events

Reflecting on the international implications of President Donald Trump’s early policy decisions, the Wheeler Institute in collaboration with the Geopolitics and Business Club at London Business School, hosted an event on May 12 exploring “President Donald Trump’s First 100 Days: What Comes Next?” The session was hosted by Sergei Guriev, Dean of the London Business…

Beyond investing: Rethinking Innovation and Ownership in Africa

21 May 2025Wheeler InstitutePast Events, Wheeler Institutepast events

Innovation has long played a central role in Africa’s economic development. But with shifting political alliances and evolving capital landscapes, how can the continent harness technology to continue accelerating its socioeconomic transformation? At the London Business School Social Impact Conference organised by the Social Impact Club on 16 April 2025, the panel “Investing in Change:…

Business, Geopolitics, and the New Era of Global Uncertainty

19 May 2025Wheeler InstitutePast Events, Student-led initiatives, Wheeler Institute

On the 25th of April, the Geopolitics and Business Conference at London Business School brought together diplomats, policymakers, executives, technologists, and students to explore how global political dynamics are reshaping the world and business strategy. Hosted by the Geopolitics and Business Club, the event featured a keynote address from Nobel Peace Laureate and President of…

Geopolitical Tensions, Tariffs, and the World Economic Outlook

13 May 2025Wheeler InstituteEvents, Past Events, Wheeler Institutepast events

A write up of this event will be published soon. We were delighted to welcome Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to London Business School, he shares his insights on the shifting landscape of the global economy, the key challenges facing emerging markets, and the policy responses shaping the future. This…

In conversation with Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia

13 May 2025Wheeler InstitutePast Events, Wheeler Institutepast events

A write up of this event will be published soon. Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia (2002–2010), whose leadership marked a pivotal chapter in the country’s modern history joined us for a special event on 29th May 2025. Under his presidency, Colombia underwent a dramatic shift in security, governance, and investor confidence—paving the way for…

Journeys: Maureen and Tony Wheeler

9 May 2025Wheeler InstitutePast Events, Wheeler Institutepast events

A write up of this event will be published soon. Maureen and Tony Wheeler, co-founders of Lonely Planet joined us on 9th June 2025, and shared their remarkable journey from being adventurous travellers to pioneering entrepreneurs, renowned business leaders, and impactful philanthropists. Maureen and Tony took us through the early days of building Lonely Planet,…

Bridging Worlds: From Business School to Parliament – The Impact Journey of Chris Coghlan

9 May 2025Tiago MartinhoCollaborations, Communities, Past Events, Wheeler InstituteCollaborations, past events

The Wheeler Institute’s new “Journeys” series launched with a compelling conversation between Chris Coghlan (MiF 2012), co-founder of Grow Movement and now Member of the UK Parliament for Dorking and Horley, Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing at LBS and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute and Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at LBS . It…

The Ripple Effects of Export Boom: A Case Study in Uruguay Beef Export

11 April 2025Wheeler InstitutePast Events, Research we support, Wheeler InstituteCollaborations, Research

On 14th March 2024, as part of the Private Sector Development Research Network (PSDRN), the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development hosted a seminar: “Beefing up the service sector: Commodity exports to China and production network spillover.” Led by Giorgio Chiovelli (Associate Professor of Economics at Universidad de Montevideo and former LBS Research Fellow) and moderated…

Global Economic Prospects: Emerging Markets & Developing Economies in Focus

25 February 2025Wheeler InstituteCollaborations, Past Eventspast events

Over the past quarter-century, how have Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) fared, and what are their prospects for catching up with developed economies over the next 25 years? Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, introduced Ayhan Kose, Deputy Chief Economist at the World Bank Group, who discussed the January 2025 edition of the…