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…
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…
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…
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…
On November 21, 2024, the Wheeler Institute hosted a thought-provoking lecture and conversation with H.E. Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank. This keynote address was delivered as part of the 2024 Royal African Society Annual Lecture series. It focused on unlocking the immense opportunities trade presents for Africa. Opening…
