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

Past 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…

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

Past Events, Wheeler Institute

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…

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Beyond investing: Rethinking Innovation and Ownership in Africa 

Past Events, Wheeler Institute

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:…

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Business, Geopolitics, and the New Era of Global Uncertainty 

Past 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…

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Geopolitical Tensions, Tariffs, and the World Economic Outlook

Events, Past Events, Wheeler Institute

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…

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In conversation with Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia

Past Events, Wheeler Institute

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…

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

Collaborations, Communities, Past Events, Wheeler Institute,

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…

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Remaking Liberalism

Upcoming Events, Upcoming Events, Wheeler Institute

We are honoured to announce an upcoming event featuring Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), organised by the Wheeler Institute at London Business School. The event will be opened by Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School and moderated by Elias Papaioannou, Professor of Economics at…

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

Past Events, Research we support, Wheeler Institute,

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…

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