Professor Sheila Dow will join us to kick off the 2023/23 Econ Club programme with a webinar on Adam Smith and Behavioural Economics The recording will be made available shortly after the webinar You can access the resources associated with this webinar here
Globalisation – Sir Vince Cable
Sir Vince Cable joined us on for our 5th Econ Club Webinar to discuss issues around globalisation. You can access the resources associated with this webinar here
Economic Crime – Dame Margaret Hodge
Dame Margaret Hodge joined us for the fourth webinar in our Econ Club 2022/23 programme to discuss issues surrounding economic crime and illicit finance. You can access the associated resources for this webinar here
The Treasury and Net Zero – Rain Newton-Smith
Rain Newton-Smith joined us for the third event in our Econ Club series to discuss the economic factors involved in the move to net-zero. You can find the resources associated with this webinar here
Improving Economic Literacy
In a world driven by complex economic interactions, it’s surprising, and somewhat alarming, to see the gap in our collective understanding of economic concepts. A 2020 report by the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence painted a clear picture of this disparity. A mere 25% of the population self-report a ‘very good’ or ‘good’ understanding of […]
Embracing Economic Pluralism
In the rapidly evolving landscape of economics, the principle of ‘economic pluralism’ stands out. Advocating for a diverse blend of theoretical approaches, this concept promises a more comprehensive understanding of complex economic systems. We’ll delve into the significance, evolution, and practical implications of economic pluralism in the contemporary world, and discuss how and why we’re embracing it in this year’s programme.