Remaking Liberalism

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…

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

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…

Blue Bonds: The Future of Sustainable Finance for Emerging Economies

As climate change accelerates, countries face mounting pressure to invest in sustainability. However, for many emerging economies, financing climate action remains a challenge. Traditional green bonds have provided capital for environmental projects, but they are primarily focused on land-based initiatives such as renewable energy and reforestation. In contrast, blue bonds specifically target marine conservation and…

Research of Paolo Surico featured by the UK Chancellor

In the recent UK Chancellor’s Spring Statement, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the UK budget and spending plans. In the Treasury press release the research of Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at London Business School (LBS) was featured prominently, particularly his paper The Long-Run Effects of Government Spending (American Economic Review, with Juan Antolin-Diaz, PhD candidate at LBS). Chris…

Addressing Educational challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean

Education is one of the most powerful drivers for economic development and social progress. Yet, across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the region faces a severe education crisis and struggles with poor and even worsening learning outcomes. The recent London Business School Latin America Business Forum, organised by Latin America Club and Brazil Club…

EQUALL Conference 2025: Lift as You Lead 

Attending the 25th Anniversary of the annual student-led EQUALL Conference at London Business School, “Lift as You Lead” organised by the LBS Women in Business Club, was both inspiring and thought-provoking. As someone passionate about the intersection of finance, policy, and impact, I was eager to hear from leaders who have navigated these traditionally male-dominated…

Transforming healthcare in emerging markets through entrepreneurship: in conversation with Sylvana Quader Sinha

At a recent student-led discussion at London Business School, the LBS Healthcare Club, in collaboration with Women in Business and the Entrepreneurship Club, had the privilege of engaging with the founder and CEO of Praava Health, one of the fastest-growing healthcare providers in South Asia. The conversation was moderated by Ruwani Hettiarachchi, LBS Sloan Fellow…

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…