The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development was delighted to host a doctoral conference to honour MIT Professor Daron Acemoglu who is an expert in political economy and the author of “Why Nations Fail”, an influential best-selling book on the role that institutions play in shaping nations’ economic outcomes. 10 selected LBS PhD students from different school…
Rajesh Chandy, Academic Director, Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, joined Hisham Ezz El Arab, Chairman and Managing Director, Islam Zerkry, Chief Data Officer from CIB, Egypt’s leading private bank, and Professor Randall S Peterson, Academic Director of the Leadership Institute (LBS), to discuss how they implemented major transformation in the middle of huge economic…
On Wednesday 6 June, 2018 the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, in collaboration with the LBS Economics Subject Area and the LBS Business & Government Club, was pleased to host world-leading economist Raj Chetty to present on the pressing issue of social mobility and equality of opportunity. Raj Chetty was discussing his path-breaking research…
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras speaks about Greece’s economy and the need for a united and reformed European Union at London Business School’s Sammy Ofer Centre.
The Wheeler Institute was proud to partner with the Royal African Society (RAS) in hosting the RAS 2024 Annual Lecture, featuring Professor Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This lecture brought together leaders, policymakers, and professionals to explore Africa’s evolving role in global trade and the potential for deeper economic…
The Wheeler Institute was delighted to host two panels as part of the Dharma Life Labs initiative on entrepreneurship and integrated care solutions. The discussion spotlighted how entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation drives change, how technology empowers small businesses, bringing sustainability to traditional industries, and championing women in rural India. Building on a long-term collaboration, and…
