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We help forge communities of practice across business, government and civil society. Together, these communities have the skills, ideas and energy to create impact and lasting change.
- Global Economic Prospects: Emerging Markets & Developing Economies in Focus
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… - The Power of Business – Lessons in Balancing Family and Work
The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, in partnership with Dharma Life Labs, hosted the Power of Business: Bringing together global and local voices event, featuring two panel discussions that explored how businesses can drive meaningful social impact. This blog is about the second panel, Flourishing Careers, Flourishing Children: Lessons in Balancing Family and Work.… - New Research on Taxes and Transparency Regulation for Sustainability
The final session of the Tax Bootcamp 2024 at London Business School was focussed on two research papers, centred around tax and ESG in different geographical regions including developing countries. Each was presented by one of the researchers, discussed by an independent academic, and assessed for policy implications by a third party. This article is…
African History through the Lens of Economics
The course combines insights into cutting-edge research with the establishment of a community, working together to identify evidence-based practices to address the challenges of economic development in Africa.
- Elias Papaioannou and African History Lecture Series Highly Commended by the Financial Times
We are honoured to share that Elias Papaioannou, Professor of Economics at London Business School (LBS) and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute, and the Wheeler Institute’s African History Through the Lens of Economics lecture series, have been highly commended in this year’s Responsible Business Education Awards by the Financial Times. The lecture series drew… - African History through the Lens of Economics lecture series wins EEA Award for Innovation in Teaching
We are incredibly proud to announce that the African History through the Lens of Economics lecture series has been awarded the European Economic Association’s Award for Innovation in Teaching. The EEA aims to contribute to the development and application of economics, improve communication and exchange between educators, researchers, and students in economics in different countries,… - Challenging our WEIRD perspective on African development
African History through the Lens of Economics, an innovative, open-access, online course which attracted over 27,000 people from across the world, explored how history has shaped and continues to influence domestic policies and economic development in Africa. A reflective essay by David Jones, MBA 2022 graduate from London Business School and intern at the Wheeler…
Rethinking Capitalism
Our Rethinking Capitalism series invites distinguished guests and thought leaders to contribute to the fundamental debates and conversations happening around the world today.
- Understanding decision making: how memory, beliefs and attention drive our choices
Andrei Shleifer, John L Loeb Professor of Economics at Harvard University, delivered an thought-provoking seminar on cognitive economics at London Business School hosted by the Wheeler Institute. This event was hosted by Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School and was moderated by Jean-Pierre Benoît, Professor of Economics at London Business School. Cognitive economics explores… - Rethinking Capitalism: In Conversation with Daron Acemoglu
The Wheeler Institute at the London Business School was proud to host Daron Acemoglu for a presentation on his and Simon Johnson’s latest book, Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity, followed by a discussion with London Business School professor Andrew J Scott. The event, attended by more than 600 people in… - Rethinking Capitalism with Oded Galor
Oded Galor, Herbert Goldberger Professor of Economics at Brown University, joined Elias Papaioannou, Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute and Professor of Economics at London Business School for the fifth event in the Wheeler Institute’s Rethinking Capitalism series. Professor Galor’s latest book ‘The Journey of Humanity’ explores the evolution of human societies since the emergence…
Wheeler Institute Climate Initiative
We believe in the power of business to help society ameliorate and adapt to climate change. Through collaborations, events, and our Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL) partnership, we bring together powerful ideas in a forum to communicate and exchange climate insights.
- India international climate and energy transition finance forum: navigating the path to a sustainable future
The Wheeler Institute hosted the India International Climate and Energy Transition Finance Forum where experts came together to discuss critical issues surrounding climate finance and energy transition. Moderated by Dr. Narayan Naik, Professor of Finance at London Business School, the panel featured distinguished speakers such as Upendra Kumar Sinha (Former Chairperson of the Securities and… - India International Climate and Energy Transition Finance Forum
The Wheeler Institute was delighted to welcome The Climate and Energy Transition Finance Initiative (CETFI), in partnership with London Stock Exchange to the London Business School on Wednesday 25th September, to discuss new approaches to climate finance and leadership from the Global South, starting with India. The latest event in the Wheeler Institute Climate Initiative included public release… - New Research on Taxes and Transparency Regulation for SustainabilityThe final session of the Tax Bootcamp 2024 at London Business School was focussed on two research papers, centred around tax and ESG in different geographical regions including developing countries. Each was presented by one of the researchers, discussed by an independent academic, and assessed for policy implications by a third party. This article is…