NOV 27 Economics in Action This inspirational day of economics talks for KS5 students features industry leaders, 2017 academics and public servants from the heart of government. In five highly educational sessions these renowned commentators will delve into topics from market forces and failure to the economics of choice. • The end of poverty • Economic misperceptions • Secrets of charitable giving • The labour market • Trust and treachery: Using game theory to beat the competition Emmanuel Centre, London, Venue: £23 +VAT * London, SW1P 3DW Plus one COMPLIMENTARY staff ticket per 10 students. *VAT may be reclaimable please check with your finance department ttp is the leading provider of inspirational, informative, Education in Action study days for A-level, IB, BTEC and GCSE students. Award-winning, world-class speakers Cutting-edge content Thought-provoking demos and presentations Examination hints, tips and guidance Modestly priced to offer access to all Complimentary staff ticket for every 10 students booked Bookings can be amended up to 45 days before the event day NOV 27 2017 The end of poverty / Linda Yueh Economist, author and broadcaster Could we really see the end of poverty within a Dr. Yueh is Fellow in Economics at St generation? The poverty rate in the developing Edmund Hall, Oxford University. She was Chief Business Correspondent for BBC world has more than halved since 1981. Back News, and host of Talking Business with then, 52% of people in developing countries Linda Yueh on BBC World News and BBC lived on less than $1.25 (84p) per day. That’s News Channel. now dropped to 15%. Does economics have the answers? Economic misperceptions / Stephen Davies Institute of Economics Affairs Areas where economic misperceptions are rife Dr Steve Davies is the Head of Education at include trade policy; the economics of the IEA. Previously he was program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) migration and movement and the nature of at George Mason University in Virginia. money and monetary policy. Stephen will explore how we must change the way we think about economics. Secrets of charitable giving / Kimberley Scharf University of Warwick In an informative session Kimberley will Kimberley is Editor-in-Chief of explore the social and emotional factors that International Tax and Public Finance. Her research focuses on charitable giving and affect our decisions on giving cash to charity. how this giving can be influenced by social Kimberley will also draw on her own research media. to explain the relationship between social networks and making economic decisions. The labour market / Torsten Bell Resolution Foundation Torsten will discuss the impact of supply and Torsten is Director of the Resolution demand of labour on wages as well as the Foundation. Previously he was Director of Policy for the Labour Party and worked in imperfections of labour market and how the Treasury as a special adviser and a civil leading economists suggest we change it. servant. Trust and treachery: Using game theory to beat the competition / Thomas Oléron Evans University College London We will explore the amazing world of game Thomas is a Research Associate at UCL theory, which provides the tools for tackling where he develops new tools for complexity science and modelling global trade, questions of competition and collaboration. migration, aid and security. Find out why politicians are like vampire bats and learn how a multi-million dollar art deal all came down to a game of scissors-paper-stone. The Training Partnership Gilmoora House | 57-61 Mortimer Street | London W1W 8HS 020 3008 6441 | [email protected] www.thetrainingpartnership.org.uk.