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In a recent article in The Times, columnist and feature writer Harry Wallop uses the framework of John Turner and Michael Aldous’ new book — The CEO: The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Captain of Industry — to discuss pay disparity in the UK. To read the article – “What is fair pay for a CEO? Modern bosses need to think long-term”
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In their acclaimed new book, Michael Aldous and John Turner explore the evolution of Britain’s CEOs over the past century, examining how they rose to power, the nature of their influence, and whether their high salaries are justified. Aldous and Turner trace the shift from amateur gentlemen to professional managers, highlighting key figures—both exemplary and controversial—who shaped corporate leadership. The authors argue that CEO quality affects national productivity, innovation, and global competitiveness and suggest historical insights can guide needed reforms in Britain’s contemporary corporate sector.
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We are pleased to share an important new report from RAND Corporation and the Long Run Institute: “Applying History to Inform Anticipatory AI Governance: Using Foresight and Hindsight to Inform Policymaking.” This publication represents the culmination of a two-year collaboration between RAND and the LRI, bringing together Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Robert J. Lempert and Dr. Jonathan W. Welburn with Professor Michael Aldous and Dr. Laurence B. Mussio to explore how historical analysis can inform AI governance frameworks.
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The Directors of the LRI are delighted to welcome University of Toronto Adjunct Professor Bruce Choy, Rotman School of Management, to the Board of Governors. Dr. Choy is a specialist in governance and risk management. He is currently Chair of the Board of Governors for the George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, and Chair of the Board Risk Committee for Shinhan Bank Canada, a subsidiary of the Korean financial services conglomerate Shinhan Financial Group.
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The Directors of the Long Run Institute are honoured to welcome General (ret.) Stanley A. McChrystal, former Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and co-founder of The McChrystal Group, to the Board of Governors.
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The Directors of the Long Run Institute are delighted to welcome Harvard professor Julliette Kayyem, Belfer Senior Lecturer in International Security at the Kennedy School of Government, to the Board of Governors.
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The climate/energy transition has deep implications for resource-based economies like Canada. Our speakers and invited audience were drawn from the senior ranks of the university, public policy and corporate worlds – and all engaged in various dimensions of the conversation. How are we to negotiate this massive transformation of energy regime, keeping in mind not only sustainability, but also material prosperity and social impact?
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The founding directors of the Long Run Institute are honoured to welcome Dr. Judy Z. Stephenson to the Board of Directors.
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The paperback version of William Quinn and John Turner’s book Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles is released this week.
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New institute launched to connect decision-makers to historical context
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