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'Even in times of slow growth it's essential to focus on the key drivers of prosperity' - The launch of the LSE Growth Commission puts the spotlight on economic expansion. Have BRICs robbed the US of its 21st-century unipolar moment? - Michael Cox and Danny Quah debate the world’s changing shape.'The euro crisis has meant a step backwards for both the European Commission ad Parliament' - Sara Hagemann on the effects of financial pressure on political institutions.The most successful City traders are acutely in touch with their emotions - Paul Willman and Emma Soane reveal the link between pay and emotional intelligence at City of London investment banks.

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Cloud computing set to create jobs and promote growth|The increase in cloud computing will promote economic growth, increase productivity and shift the type of jobs and skills required by businesses, according to a new study by LSE.Pulitzer prize winner to take up history and international affairs chair| Award-winning journalist, author and analyst Anne Applebaum will take up the Phillipe Roman Chair at LSE from September.Bill Gates and Hans Rosling speak about the fight against poverty|Addressing an audience of LSE staff, students and Global Poverty Ambassadors, the two speakers emphasised the importance of inspiring people to keep up the fight against global poverty.

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Paul Mason, economics editor, Newsnight

Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere: the new global revolutions|

In his new book Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere, which he will discuss in this lecture on 30 January, Newsnight’s economics editor Paul Mason explores the causes and consequences of this wave of struggle, illuminating links between the economic and social crisis.

 

Revolution 2.0|

In this conversation on 31 January, Wael Ghonim will discuss his new book Revolution 2.0 providing a unique insider's story from the heart of the Egyptian Spring. He gives unparalleled insight into why the Egyptian people finally rejected 30 years of oppression and found a voice.

The Portuguese Economy: restoring credibility and confidence|

Vítor Gaspar was appointed Portuguese Finance Minister in Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho's cabinet in June 2011. He will deliver this lecture at LSE on 1 February.

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Mario Monti
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Mario Monti is Italian Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Finance, positions he has held since 16 November 2011. He is the author of the report to the President of the European Commission on 'A new strategy for the single market' (May 2010).

Released: Wednesday 18 January 2012; approx 49 minutes

 
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Speaker: Daniel Sieberg
Recorded: Tuesday 10 January 2012

Audio

Speakers: Professor Tim Jackson, Professor Juliet Schor, Professor Lord Skidelsky, Dr Edward Skidelsky
Recorded: Wednesday 11 January 2012

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Bottom-Up Politics an agency-centred approach to globalisation - book cover

Bottom-Up Politics: an agency-centred approach to globalisation|

Denisa Kostovicova and Marlies Glasius (eds)

 
European Union Economic Diplomacy the role of the EU in external economic relations - book cover

European Union Economic Diplomacy: the role of the EU in external economic relations|

Stephen Woolcock

 
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