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Summer 2016 | Public lectures and events | Video

Video files from LSE's summer 2016 programme of public lectures and events, for more recordings and pdf documents see the corresponding audio collection.

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The Euro: and its threat to Europe

The Euro: and its threat to Europe

Contributor(s): Professor Joseph Stiglitz | In his new book The Euro: And its Threat to Europe, Nobel Prize-winning econ... Read more

30 Aug 2016

1hr 20mins

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Tough Rides: Brazil

Tough Rides: Brazil

Contributor(s): Ryan Pyle | Join adventurer and TV presenter, Ryan Pyle as he talks about his two months traveling throu... Read more

4 Aug 2016

1hr 22mins

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Power and Pragmatism

Power and Pragmatism

Contributor(s): Sir Malcolm Rifkind | For almost forty years, Malcolm Rifkind served at the forefront of British politic... Read more

25 Jul 2016

1hr 27mins

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Growing Trade the Progressive Way

Growing Trade the Progressive Way

Contributor(s): Chrystia Freeland | In a world of growing protectionist trends, how can trade respond to the concerns of... Read more

14 Jul 2016

1hr 23mins

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The Rise and Fall of Nations

The Rise and Fall of Nations

Contributor(s): Ruchir Sharma | Ruchir Sharma explores the forces triggering political revolts and economic slowdowns in... Read more

12 Jul 2016

1hr 27mins

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The Hidden Wealth of Nations

The Hidden Wealth of Nations

Contributor(s): Dr Gabriel Zucman | This lecture will discuss how big the wealth hidden in offshore tax havens is, what ... Read more

30 Jun 2016

1hr 15mins

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The Welfare Trait: how state benefits affect personality

The Welfare Trait: how state benefits affect personality

Contributor(s): Dr Adam Perkins, Dr Kitty Stewart | In this lecture Dr Perkins argues that welfare policies which increa... Read more

29 Jun 2016

1hr 32mins

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After the EU Referendum: What Next for Britain and Europe?

After the EU Referendum: What Next for Britain and Europe?

Contributor(s): Professor Simon Hix | Presented by the Harold Laski Chair and Professor of Political Science, Simon Hix,... Read more

29 Jun 2016

1hr 31mins

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Globalisation, Migration and the Future of the Middle Classes

Globalisation, Migration and the Future of the Middle Classes

Contributor(s): Branko Milanovic | The talk will discuss empirically recent changes in global income distribution, creat... Read more

27 Jun 2016

1hr 28mins

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The Secret of Our Success

The Secret of Our Success

Contributor(s): Professor Joseph Henrich | The ability of human groups to socially interconnect and learn from one anoth... Read more

22 Jun 2016

1hr 23mins

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