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It is crucial we approach our scholarship of Africa from an African perspective. - Professor Tim Allen launches the new Firoz Lalji Centre for Africa at LSE

As blistering as China's overall economic growth has been, drug expenditures have risen even more quickly - Elias Mossialos on building a strong pharmaceutical system for China

The shock is visceral, the future uncertain - Professor Tony Travers explains the different reasons why Britain voted to leave the EU

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LSE graduate pledges £10m for new centre dedicated to Africa

Thanks to a generous pledge through the Lalji Family Foundation, LSE has endowed a new academic centre dedicated to teaching, research and engagement with Africa and Africa scholars.

LSE Health outlines reforms for China's pharmaceutical system

China’s pharmaceutical system will struggle to cope with the twin challenges of a rapidly aging population and increases in non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart and lung disease an LSE Health report has found.

Children's purchasing behaviour 'significantly impacted' by social media and mobile apps

Exposure to prompts to make in-app purchases in mobile games has a significant impact on children’s purchasing behaviour, according to a study funded by the European Commission.

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The Rise and Fall of Nations

Ruchir Sharma, Head of Emerging Markets and Chief Global Strategist at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, explores the forces triggering political revolts and economic slowdowns in every major region. By narrowing down the thousands of factors that can shape a country’s future, he spells out ten clear rules for identifying the next big winners and losers in the global economy. Event date: Tuesday 12 July

Growing Trade the Progressive Way

In a world of growing protectionist trends, how can trade respond to the concerns of people who feel they were left behind, and how can we shape the 21st century inclusive trade agenda that everyone will benefit from. Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Minister of International Trade delivers this lecture. Event date: Thursday 14 July

Power and Pragmatism

For almost forty years, Malcolm Rifkind served at the forefront of British politics. In this lecture, Sir Malcolm will give a lively account of his years in government and opposition, detailing his involvement in some of recent history’s most important events. Event date: Monday 25 July

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

Speaker: Professor Simon Hix (pictured)
Recorded: Wednesday 29 June 2016, approx. 91 minutes

Globalisation, Migration and the Future of the Middle Classes

Speaker: Branko Milanovic
Recorded: Monday 27 June 2016

The Hidden Wealth of Nations

Speaker: Dr Gabriel Zucman
Recorded: Thursday 30 June 2016

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Crime, The Mystery of the Common-Sense Concept

Robert Reiner

Social Transformation in Post-conflict Nepal: A Gender Perspective

Punam Yadav

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