Recent Events
January 2023 | London, UK
A roundtable analysis of the long-run historical view of women’s economic activity with a view to informing contemporary issues. Keynote guests included Dr. Amy Louise Erickson, Professor of Feminist History at Cambridge University, and Dr. Jennifer Aston, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Institute of Humanities at Northumbria University.
19 May 2022 | Queen’s Park, Toronto
A convergence of factors – climate change, geopolitical conflict and inflationary pressures – has brought the debate on how to balance sustainability with security, prosperity and social impact into much sharper focus.
17 February 2022 | In Conversation Series
In this fireside chat, LRI director John Turner interviews Russell Napier about his new book and the outlook for the global economy.
The Past|Future of the Public Corporation Series
15 October 2021 | Online Conference
The public corporation and the world of work are changing dramatically. What role could/ should the corporation play as societies turn to building economic and social resilience?
24 September 2021 | Online Conference
From financial crises to the Great Pandemic, to climate change and rising inequality, how should risk be managed in an increasingly volatile world?
23 July 2021 | Online Briefing
Something peculiar has been happening in financial markets. Despite the worst pandemic in a century, stock markets have been booming. Why?
13 January 2021 | Online Briefing
Industries are relocating and employment needs are changing. How should corporations and governments handle the negative fallout on economies, societies and political systems? Should we – could we? – re-industrialize?
9 October 2020 | Online Conference
The Great Pandemic has brought the world to an historic crossroad. How do we align corporate purpose in response? What styles and structures do we need?
2 October 2020 | Online Conference
The digital behemoths of the 21st century are increasingly viewed as the new monopolies. How do we create policies that balance the needs of innovators, consumers, and national jurisdictions?
4 June 2020 | Online Briefing
How might Covid-19 affect businesses, the financial system, inequality and globalization? What can leaders learn from past pandemics, economic depressions and national crises?