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”

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”