Keynes Society Report: Richard Tice

On Tuesday 20th February, the Keynes and Political Societies hosted Richard Tice. Mr. Tice has been the leader of Reform UK since 2021. The party is currently polling in double digits (third highest behind the Conservatives and Labour), leading to widespread speculation that this significant share of the right-wing vote will cause further problems regarding the upcoming general election for the governing Conservative party. Prior … Continue reading Keynes Society Report: Richard Tice

Dr Jianhai Lin: “The Changing Global Economic Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities”

The Keynes Society was honoured to host Dr Jianhai Lin virtually. Dr Lin joined the IMF in 1989 and, from March 2012 to August 2020, was the Secretary of the International Monetary Fund, its Board of Governors and the International Monetary and Financial Committee. He had previously served in senior positions in the IMF’s Finance, Policy Development and Review, and Asian and Pacific Departments, working … Continue reading Dr Jianhai Lin: “The Changing Global Economic Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities”

Sir Tim Besley: “State Capacity and Economic Development”

The Keynes Society was delighted to virtually host Professor Sir Timothy Besley, a world-renowned economist in the field of development economics and development policy foundations. Professor Sir Besley is a professor of development economics at the London School of Economics and a fellow of All Souls College Oxford, having served on the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England and as President of the … Continue reading Sir Tim Besley: “State Capacity and Economic Development”

Professor Richard Wilkinson: “Inequality and Social Dysfunction”

On Friday 2nd October, the Keynes and Global societies were fortunate enough to host Professor Richard Wilkinson via Zoom, presenting on “Inequality and Social Dysfunction”. Wilkinson is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Nottingham, the founder of the Equality Trust and co-author of The Spirit Level and The Inner Level. Wilkinson began his talk by presenting two differing perspectives on the ramifications of inequality; … Continue reading Professor Richard Wilkinson: “Inequality and Social Dysfunction”

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Professor Andrea Ferrero: “Monetary Responses to the Covid Crisis”

On Tuesday 29th September, the Keynes society welcomed Professor Andrea Ferrero for a talk about monetary policy. He spoke about how central banks have tried to respond to the Covid crisis and why unconventional and novel policies, such as buying private sector assets, have been necessary. Professor Ferrero, of Trinity College Oxford and formerly a Senior Economist within the Research Department of the Federal Reserve … Continue reading Professor Andrea Ferrero: “Monetary Responses to the Covid Crisis”

Colin Coleman: “The South African Economy”

On Tuesday 22nd September, the Keynes Society was delighted to welcome, virtually, Colin Coleman for the first meeting of the term. Colin Coleman is an expert on South African affairs: after setting up the South African and sub-Sahara African enterprise for Goldman Sachs and serving as its CEO for 20 years, he was appointed senior fellow and lecturer at Yale’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. … Continue reading Colin Coleman: “The South African Economy”