LSE in print
Real world knowledge missing from the equation
Financial Times, 20/08/2013, p.8, Unattributed
Letter from Robert H Wade, LSE. Sir, Your editorial (“Dismal scientists” August 16) on the teaching of economics urges “a curriculum that focused less on the mantras of contemporary economic theory, and more on the analytical techniques that are their logical scaffolding ... Students should ... master the deductive alchemy that turns apparently dull axioms into sometimes dazzling economic results
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/39c80e62-0675-11e3-9bd9-00144feab7de.html#axzz2cOhtcliD|
The problem with prickles
Daily Mail, 20/08/2013, p.51, Charles Legge
Response to question about membership of the Russell Group. “The 24 members are the Universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Imperial College (London), King's College (London), Leeds, Liverpool, London School of Economics and Political Science, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Queen Mary University of London, Queen's University Belfast, Sheffield, Southampton, University College London, Warwick and York.”
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Mark Carney's highwire act | Howard Davies
guardian.co.uk (Web), 19/08/2013, Howard Davies
Article by Howard Davies. He is the former chairman of Britain's Financial Services Authority, deputy governor of the Bank of England and director of the London School of Economics. http://www.theguardian.com/business/economics-blog/2013/aug/19/
mark-carney-bank-of-england-highwire-act|
Al Jazeera Tries Shift From ‘Vicious’ to Fair in U.S. News Push
Bloomberg - Kristen Schweizer - Aug 19 at 22:21 BST
more than that of a journalist,” said Fatima El-Issawi, who leads a London School of Economics research project titled Arab Revolutions: Media Revolutions. There’s little doubt that some Americans...
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/al-jazeera-tries-fair-and-balanced-in-
u-s-news-push.html|
The Unsustainability of Student Loans
Impact Magazine,
“However, universities such as the London School of Economics (LSE) and the University of Manchester do seem to be actively involved in government lobbying, and in favour of the reduction. The current repayment threshold is £21,000.”
http://www.impactnottingham.com/2013/08/the-unsustainability-of-student-loans/|
Does more sex lead to higher wages?
The Week Magazine - ByCarmel Lobello - Aug 19 at 23:34 BST
recent study from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and the London School of Economics showed that people who broke the rules as teens were more likely to become higher-earning...
http://theweek.com/article/index/248425/does-more-sex-lead-to-higher-wages|
A path to entrepreneurship: Smoking pot, skipping school and being a smart white dude
GeekWire - John Cook - Aug 19 at 19:03 BST
the University of California, Berkeley, and Yona Rubinstein, a professor at the London School of Economics — offers a fascinating look at what makes up an entrepreneur. Here’s a brief overview from the report, which is titled Smart and Illicit:...
On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs
Strike Magazine - Aug 19 at 12:21 BST
Article by David Graeber, Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics. His most recent book, The Democracy Project: A History, a Crisis, a Movement, is published by Spiegel & Grau.
http://www.strikemag.org/bullshit-jobs/|
United Silver Corp. Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Management
CNBC - Aug 19 at 14:03 BST
TSX listed company, since May 28, 2009. Mr. Hui graduated from the London School of Economics with a Master degree and a Bachelor degree in Management. The Company also announces that Greg...
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100971421|
United Silver Corp. Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Management
Reuters - Aug 19 at 13:50 BST
TSX listed company, since May 28, 2009. Mr. Hui graduated from the London School of Economics with a Master degree and a Bachelor degree in Management. The Company also announces that Greg...
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/19/united-silver-idUSnBw195590a+100+BSW20130819|
LSE study warns that Flood Re is "unsustainable"
Insurance Age - Andrew Pearce - Aug 19 at 13:44 BST
of being "unsustainable", a study has warned. A paper published by the London School of Economics (LSE) cautioned that the proposed scheme - which is set to replace the Statement of Principles...
http://www.insuranceage.co.uk/insurance-age/news/2289716/lse-study-warns-that-flood-re-is-unsustainable|
Elizabeth Filippouli: Al Jazeera America: Now at a Theater Near You
Media on HuffingtonPost.com - Elizabeth Filippouli - Aug 19 at 10:55 BST
the well-known Egyptian journalist Yosri Fouda mentioned in a lecture at the London School of Economics: "Some even sent their ministers of information to the Qatari capital to try to talk the Emir out of it telling him that what he was...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elizabeth-filippouli/al-jazeera-america_b_3776396
.html?utm_hp_ref=media|
A great success in any language
Mid Sussex Times – 19/08/2013
... Psychology at Birmingham (Ellie Armitage); International Relations at Leeds (Tessa Barr); Modern Languages at Exeter (Kitty Cleaver); Management at London School of Economics (Joyce Chu); History at Exeter (Constance Moon); and Geography at UCL ...
http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/local/a-great-success-in-any-language-1-5402658|
RAF Cadet who flow over palace adds to sucess with top A-level results
Click Liverpool - 19/08/2013
The boys all gained their desired places in some of the countries top Universities including Durham, Cambridge and The London School of Economics. Michael Roberts, 18, who missed out on a fourth A* is going on to study Veterinary Science at Cambridge ...
http://www.clickliverpool.com/news/liverpool-news/1219616-raf-cadet-who-flow-
over-palace-adds-to-sucess-with-top-a-level-results.html|
How a Nigerian Internet Start-up Grew Revenue from $250 to $1 ...
Huffington Post - 19/08/2013
Subscribe. In 2008 Abasiama Idaresit returned to Nigeria, after studying for a degree in Information Systems & Management at the London School of Economics.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tolu-ogunlesi/how-a-nigerian-startup-grew_b_3776703.html|
Hoe duurzaam zal het herstel in de eurozone zijn? (translate)
De Morgen - Aug 19 at 8:48 BST
ijzeren besparingsbeleid heeft moeten afzwakken", schrijft Paul De Grauwe, professor aan de London School of Economics en hoogleraar emeritus aan de KU Leuven. dm. Nederland heeft de begrotingsdisci...
http://www.demorgen.be/dm/nl/2461/Opinie/article/detail/1688863/2013/08/19/Hoe-duurzaam-zal-het-herstel-in-de-eurozone-zijn.dhtml|
Recesión se va, pero la crisis se queda (translate)
El Pais Bolivia - Aug 19 at 9:47 BST
justamente es todo lo contrario”, sostiene Paul de Grauwe, profesor de la London School of Economics. Además del gasto público, la demanda privada y la fortaleza del sector exterior alemán también...
http://www.elpaisonline.com/index.php/2013-01-15-14-16-26/internacional/item/
98752-recesion-se-va-pero-la-crisis-se-queda|
Flood Re unlikely to provide long-term solution, researchers say
Post Online 19/08/2013
... to take into account the flood risk increase that climate change poses, the Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics have warned.
http://www.postonline.co.uk/post/news/2289647/flood-re-unlikely-to-provide-long
term-solution-researchers-say|
HAWE SA zmiany w składzie rady nadzorczej
Money.pl - Aug 19 at 19:33 BST
kurs dla doradców inwestycyjnych (Centrum Prywatyzacji - 1998), kursy makroekonomiczne i finansowe ( London School of Economics - 1999). W latach 1997 - 2001 pracowała w Ministerstwie Skarbu Państwa...
http://www.money.pl/gielda/komunikaty/komunikat/VENTUS,HWE,komunikaty;
gieldowe,hawe;sa;zmiany;w;skladzie;rady;nadzorczej,300361.html|
LSE on TV/Radio
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Discussion of report by LSE on flood risk and insurance.
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Charlie Beckett discusses the detention of David Miranda.
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Beyond Belief
BBC Radio 4 (19 August)
Dr Maung Zarni discusses his experience advocating human rights in Myanmar/ Burma.
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BBC Radio Scotland (19 August)
Fawaz Gerges discusses the relationship between the US and Egypt.
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LBC (19 August)
Passing mention of LSE in relation to young people voting.