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The European Central Bank Between the Financial Crisis and Populisms: a conversation with Ewald Nowotny

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the speakers presenting their new book exploring the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy during the last ten years and the impact ...

A Commitment to Welfare: the impact of Richard Titmuss on health and social policy

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our panel of experts in health and social policy issues will reflect on the life and legacy of Richard Titmuss.

Out of the Vat with David Papineau

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Papineau discusses causes and correlations, worrying about branching universes, and the problem with 'brilliance'.

Policing as a Public Good

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this lecture, Professor Meares will discuss the historical context of the abolition of slavery in the United States, locating it in the broader con...

Civil Society Under Threat: COVID-19, authoritarianism and more

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The rise of populist regimes, increasing authoritarian tendencies and COVID-19 have tightened controls over civil society. What does this mean for the...

The "State of Emergency" as the Rule and Not the Exception: crisis conditions and exploitative lawmaking during COVID-19 and beyond

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The pattern of authoritarian regimes exploiting crisis conditions to push forward unjust and marginalizing reforms has been repeated in the context of...

Anti-vaxxers and Other Sceptics

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will a future COVID-19 vaccine be undermined by anti-vaxxers? We discuss the causes of and cures for distrust in medical expertise

Data-driven Responses to COVID-19: opportunities and limitations

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With many activities moving online, there is growing pressure to implement a range of data–driven responses as “obvious” solutions to various CO...

The Human in Human Rights

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first in a series of three lectures, Craig Calhoun will discuss the problems which arise from putting a secular conception of the human at its ...

50 Years on From the Founding of the Gay Liberation Front: progress made since and applicability today

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UK Gay Liberation Front (GLF), which had its first meeting on LSE's campus in October 1970.

Democracy and the Supreme Court: judges and the politicians

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The annual Robert H Smith Family Foundation Lecture in Democracy aims to promote the importance of international diplomacy and democracy in the spirit...

Is it Time to Cancel Household Debt?

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does the COVID-19 crisis mean that the time has now arrived for mass household debt cancellation?

The Ballpark | Extra Innings: American Resistance and the 2020 Election: Prof. Dana Fisher Interview

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the 6th of October, 2020 Ballpark host Chris Gilson spoke with Professor Dana Fisher about her new book American Resistance: From the Women's March...

Climate Change, Displacement and International Justice

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This panel brings together experts in human rights, ethics and global governance to debate the principles of climate justice and how they can be appli...

Evaluating the Impact of Labour Market Reforms in Greece during 2010-2018

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This public lecture will evaluate the impact of Greek labour market reforms in relation to entering the formal labour market and estimate the impact o...

Young People and (anti-) Racism: whose lives matter in Europe?

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This panel discusses how racism has deeply shaped both European past and present and how young people today can determine how it’ll shape Europe’s...

Growth and solidarity: cities reimagining human mobility in Africa and Europe

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Mayors Dialogue on Growth and Solidarity, spearheaded by the mayors of Freetown, Yvonne Aki -Sawyerr and Milan, Giuseppe Sala

A World Safe for Democracy

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

G. John Ikenberry will discuss the history of liberal internationalism and will argue for its continued relevance as a force to protect liberal democr...

Re-thinking Human Behaviour critical perspectives on the psychology of COVID-19

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This event focuses on the social and community based aspects of human behaviour and health, and the importance of going beyond a purely individual or ...

Is perfect the enemy of the possible?

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Winterstein speaks to Dr Thomas Curran about the potential pitfalls of wanting to be perfect.

Is perfect the enemy of the possible?

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Winterstein speaks to Dr Thomas Curran about the potential pitfalls of wanting to be perfect.

On Time

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From the political to the nature of our experience, time affects all aspects of our lives. Join us to investigate our complicated relationship with ti...

The Long Ascent: confronting the crisis and building a more resilient economy

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this event to celebrate LSE's 125th Anniversary with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and LSE Di...

What’s the oil rush in Somalia?

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Somalia is in pre-election mode and is at the same time pushing for the licensing of oil, based on the promising prospects revealed by seismic surveys...

Brexit and Culture Wars: is this a new 'normal'?

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As political campaigns around the world have elevated identity issues, we ask: is Brexit a symptom or a cause of a new culture war? How should we resp...

Celebrating 125 years of LSE

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 marks 125 years since LSE opened its doors to our first students in 1895.

Coming Soon: The Politics of Race in American Film – with Dr. Clive James Nwonka

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Ballpark we’re giving you a preview of our upcoming new podcast series, The Politics of Race in American Film.

Golfing with Trump: economic decline, inequality, and the rise of populism in the US

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here, we examine the support for Donald Trump at the local level across the US to assess the importance of these factors: in particular, inter-regiona...

Science and Politics after the Pandemic

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How has the relationship between science and politics been affected by the COVID-19 crisis and are we seeing a post-populist return of expertise?

Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Case and Angus Deaton discuss their book, Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism

Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world is on fire. Inequality is skyrocketing while climate change threatens to destabilize the entire economy. What can be done?

Parenting for a Digital Future: how hopes and fears about technology shape children's lives

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this event to launch Sonia Livingstone and Alicia Blum-Ross' new book, Parenting for a Digital Future

The World: a brief introduction

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses his new book, The World: A Brief Introduction, and the current state of t...

Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this online public conversation with Iain Dale about his new book, Why Can’t We All Get Along: Shout Less, Listen More.

Digital Technologies in the Lives of Children and Young People

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion will contrast diverse approaches to thinking about the digital world in relation to children and youth.

Civil Liberties in Times of Crisis

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stefanie Stantcheva discusses her recent paper, which explores how far citizens are willing trade off civil liberties during COVID-19

How to Make the World Add Up

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this online public event with Tim Harford on the day his new book, How to Make the World Add Up: Ten Rules for Thinking Differently About ...

Greed is Dead: politics after individualism

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion between Paul Collier and John Kay about their new book, Greed is Dead: Politics After Individualism.

How We Can Save Capitalism

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Michael O'Leary and Warren Valdmanis, authors of Accountable: How we Can Save Capitalism, for this event about their new book.

Innovation and Inclusive Growth: COVID-19 as a window of opportunity

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The high-level panel looks at the pandemic as an opportunity to promote inclusive growth and innovation in a more sustainable way.

Innovation and Inclusive Growth: COVID-19 as a window of opportunity

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The high-level panel looks at the pandemic as an opportunity to promote inclusive growth and innovation in a more sustainable way.

Innovation and Inclusive Growth: COVID-19 as a window of opportunity

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The high-level panel looks at the pandemic as an opportunity to promote inclusive growth and innovation in a more sustainable way.

Narrative Economics

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Robert Shiller considers the new narrative epidemics arising post COVID-19.

Making Use of Moral and Social Capital: faith communities and climate finance

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This event focuses on how climate finance and the role faith communities might play in global system change, both in the strategic use of their capita...

The Ballpark | Extra Innings: The Great Debate Over Race in America: Professor Nicholas Buccola Event

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Buccola speaks about his new book; The Fire Is upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America

The Serendipity Mindset: the art and science of creating good luck

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this talk, Christian Busch reveals the secrets behind the hidden force that rules the universe: serendipity.

The Tyranny of Merit: what's become of the common good?

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Sandel discusses his latest book, The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?

The Role of Academia in Realising the Promise of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This event discusses the next decade of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Can we afford the super-rich?

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the coronavirus, this episode of LSE IQ explores whether society can afford the super-rich.

Can we afford the super-rich?

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the coronavirus, this episode of LSE IQ explores whether society can afford the super-rich.

How can we make our cities more sustainable?

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cities are at the forefront of climate change. To tackle the crisis, planners and urbanists are coming up with innovative solutions – one of them is...

How can we tackle air pollution?

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Seven million people die of air pollution, worldwide, every year. This episode of LSE IQ asks how this invisible killer can be tackled.

How can we tackle air pollution?

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Windebank speaks to Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah about her campaigning work for both clean air and a new inquest into the causes of her daughter’s...

The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Russian Trolls and the 2016 Election: Professor Kathleen Jamieson interview

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The LSE US Centre’s Chris Gilson is joined for this Extra Inning by Professor Kathleen Jamieson.

Twilight of Democracy: the Failure of Politics and the Parting of Friends

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Applebaum discusses her new book, Twilight of Democracy.

Populism in the Post-COVID-19 World

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Until COVID-19 hit, populist politicians of the right and the left –many of them with evident authoritarian leanings— were on the rise around the ...

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2020!

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

'There's absolutely nothing that you can't achieve'

How to Reform the WTO?

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The selection of the World Trade Organization's new Director General presents an opportunity for reform, but it could also result in a further weakeni...

COVID-19 and the Economy: what are the lessons so far?

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Silvana Tenreyro discusses some of the emerging academic research on the macroeconomics of COVID-19, ...

Journalism, Power and Pandemic

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How well has the UK news media kept the public informed and held the authorities to account during the COVID-19 crisis?

Against the System: anger, belonging and the crisis of liberalism

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recent elections in the advanced western democracies have undermined the basic foundations of political systems that had previously beaten back all ch...

Prospects for the UK Economy and Public Spending After COVID-19: new austerity or a new economy?

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UK government’s response to COVID-19 has seen sudden growth in public spending accompanied by a sharp fall in tax receipts.

Debt Relief and Africa During COVID-19: the global response

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated government fiscal policies across the globe, and economies worldwide are heading into historic recessions.

Is big data good for our health?

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With more and more information about us available electronically and online, this episode of LSE IQ asks, ‘Is big data good for our health?’

Policies to Fight the Pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

LSE and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) discuss the policies to fight the pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean.

How has COVID-19 affected some of the most vulnerable people in society?

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've been working with our global partners to consider how drug users and homeless people have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Impact: reshaping capitalism to drive real change

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Envision a world that moves in only one direction: forward. A world where inequality is shrinking.

Strategic Climate Litigation: insights from global experience

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Climate litigation has been used as a strategic tool to advance climate policy goals for at least three decades.

Closing plenary: Living with COVID-19 – What leadership do we need?

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion draws out critical lessons from the day’s events to identify the leadership and cross-sectoral collaboration required to address the...

Opening plenary: Defeating COVID-19 everywhere – What needs to be done NOW?

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The opening plenary will bring leading policy makers together to take stock of the immense challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has created around the wor...

COVID-19: the impact on the UK's ethnic minority populations

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is increasing concern that people from ethnic minority backgrounds are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in England

Humankind: a hopeful history

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In his new book, which he will talk about at this event, Rutger Bregman shows us that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people...

The Politics of Nationalism and Racism in Post-Brexit Britain

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Instances of racist hate crimes have surged in the UK since the 2016 Brexit referendum.

Governments in the Crisis: what do we expect of them? what do they expect of us?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From strict lockdowns and school shutdowns to fostering self-responsibility, governments have taken different paths to fight the pandemic.

Negotiating Our Post-Brexit Future: where are we heading?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging.

Negotiating Our Post-Brexit Future: where are we heading?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging.

Financing the SDGs – Can the World Avoid Failure?

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are more important than ever - how do we re-inject momentum into the Addis Agenda and create a sustainable and re...

Implications of COVID-19 in the Western Balkans

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Balkans? What economic, social and democracy issues have arisen from the pandemic? W...

Life After COVID-19: challenges and policy response

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this discussion on life after COVID-19 with the former leaders of Australia, Chile, Italy and New Zealand.

Religious Communities under COVID-19: the first pandemic of the postsecular age?

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Religious gatherings have been identified as a major sites of transmission raising tensions in many countries between believers and the secular author...

Peace and the Pandemic

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the consequences of the pandemic for countries affected by conflict and fragility?

The New Authoritarianism: COVID-19 and the challenges facing democracy

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last decade political authoritarianism has been on the rise across the globe.

Implications of the COVID-19 Crisis for Disability Policy

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion explores the potential implications for disability policy following COVID-19.

Out of the Vat with Philip Goff

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Goff is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Durham University. In this episode, Philip discusses everything from panpsychism and the problem o...

The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Black Republicans, Power and the Reagan Administration: Prof Leah Wright Rigueur interview

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Extra Inning, Ballpark co-host Michaela Herrmann is joined by Professor Leah Wright Rigueur

The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Russian Hackers, Trolls & #DemocracyRIP: Prof Kathleen Jamieson event

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the 27th of February 2020, the LSE US Centre hosted Professor Kathleen Jamieson for the event Russian Hackers, Trolls and #DemocracyRIP.

COVID-19 in South Asia: Bangladesh, India and Pakistan

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast will explore how governments in South Asia are tackling COVID-19 and will focus specifically on Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

Brexit and the Post-COVID-19 Options for the Economy

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What will be the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brexit? More particularly, how might it affect the strategy and interests of the UK as it...

Financing the Post-COVID-19 Recovery

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This panel will discuss the ways in which advanced economies as well as emerging markets can create the fiscal space to boost post-COVID-19 recovery p...

Financing the Post-COVID-19 Recovery

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast discuss the ways in which advanced economies as well as emerging markets can create the fiscal space to boost post-COVID-19 recovery pros...

What Would it Take to Secure a Left Labour Government?

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ralph Miliband’s last book, Socialism for a Sceptical Age, still of any relevance after Labour’s heavy defeat in the 2019 general election?

Good Economics for Hard Times

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can economics be harnessed for the common good?

The Economics of Belonging: a radical plan to win back the left behind and achieve prosperity for all

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the coronavirus crisis shows, the western social contract is threadbare.

The Political Scar of Epidemics

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Epidemics pose a stress test for governments

COVID-19: the health policy and care response

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Miqdad Asaria, Dr José-Luis Fernandez, Professor Alistair McGuire, Dr Clare Wenham

Crucial Role of State Capacity in Crisis Response

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How states respond to the policy challenges posed by COVID-19 depends on the state capacities in place.

Race and Policing in America

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

George Floyd’s death has sparked widespread protest in the U.S. over police abuse. This podcast will discuss the sources of police violence and what...

How Much Tax Do The Rich Really Pay And Could They Pay More?

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With tax rises now almost surely on the horizon, the question will be who should pay.

Six Political Philosophies in Search of a Virus: critical perspectives on the coronavirus pandemic

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 has brought a number of interesting questions in political philosophy to the fore. What are the limits and ethical role of the state? What is...

Beyond Heroes and Villains: How can we better understand refugee and asylum seeker stories?

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does the media typically represent asylum seekers and refugees fairly? Could it do a better job at representing them?