LSE in print
A decade on, there is no place for 'I told you so'
The Independent, 11/02/2013, p.14, Owen Jones
“…the US government-funded Freedom House rates Iraq 6 for civil liberties and 6 for political rights, with 7 being the worst. No wonder Tony Dodge, an Iraq expert at the LSE, warns that “Maliki is heading towards an incredibly destructive dictatorship”. “
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/what-a-tragedy-that-we-
couldnt-stop-the-war-in-iraq-despite-marching-in-our-thousands-8488812.html|
Not the moment to say, 'I told you so'
i (The paper for today), 11/02/2013, p.13, Owen Jones
Spanish market sentiment belies economic woe
Financial Times, 11/02/2013, p.7, Tobias Buck
“…will hamper his ability to push through budget consolidation and economic reform. That, in any case, is the fear voiced by analysts such as Luis Garicano, a professor at the London School of Economics. He argues that the recent improvement in investor sentiment reflects above all else the prospect of intervention by the European Central Bank, and cautions that confidence.”
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/24105226-7149-11e2-9056-00144feab49a.html|
Big data that is changing the face of business schools
Financial Times, 11/02/2013, p.13, Della Bradshaw
In which country would a company with fewer than 50 employees decide to limit its own growth? In France, it would seem, according to research published by a team of London School of Economics professors. Employee protection legislation in France places onerous demands on larger companies and has a direct impact on productivity, say the researchers. Luis Garicano.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/c017f2cc-7082-11e2-85d0-00144feab49a.html#axzz2KZpFquAS|
Mary McIntosh
The Guardian, 11/02/2013, p.29, Unattributed
Mary and her then partner, Elizabeth Wilson, were active in building the UK Gay Liberation Front, which erupted at the London School of Economics in the autumn of 1970. Both were active in the earliest protests, campaigns, marches and working groups. Later their attentions turned towards creating bridges…
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/jan/24/mary-mcintosh|
THE RED LIST
Morning Star, 09/02/2013, p.20, Unattributed
TUESDAY 12 Petro-Aggression: When Oil Causes War 6pm at Clement House, London School of Economics, London, WC2 Professor Jeff Colgan speaks on why some but not all oil-exporting "petrostates" are aggressive in international affairs. Free.
'I cared for him a lot. I was very much in love'
The Sunday Times, 10/02/2013, p.11, Tim Rayment
her lightly accented English last week, Pryce, 60, was using her fourth language. She was born in Athens and educated at a German school there. As an undergraduate at the London School of Economics, she worked as a guide for French and German tourists to help pay her way. In 2002 she became the first woman to be appointed chief economist…
CAN ANYONE HEAR A DOG WHISTLE?
The Independent, 09/02/2013, p.20, Paola Totaro
[Michael] Howard felt comfortable with that approach, although Crosby played to his bad side I think... The time I met him we did a session at the London School of Economics together; he seemed an OK guy." At work, Crosby is said to exude an iron-fisted calm and those that have worked with him, including his most
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/the-wizard-of-oz-camerons-
controversial-campaign-strategist-grants-a-rare-interview-8483770.html|
LSE online
How we can improve the impact of urban living on health and wellbeing
guardian.co.uk (Web), 08/02/2013, Oliver Balch
A recent study by the London School of Economics finds that people are likely to live longer in cities like Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong, where public transport and walking are favoured over private car…
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/urban-living-impact-health-
wellbeing|
Interview: Serbia Made a Step Towards the Recognition of Kosovo
Danas, 08/02/2013
James Ker Lindsay comments on the dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo.
http://www.danas.rs/danasrs/politika/srbija_napravila_korak_ka_priznavanju_
kosova.56.html?news_id=255563|
Symbolism for the Presidents, Prime Ministers for the Talks
Politika, 06/02/2013
James Ker-Lindsay comments on developments in Serbian politics.
http://www.politika.rs/rubrike/tema-dana/Simbolika-za-predsednike-pregovori-za-premijere.lt.html|
AFRICA INVESTMENT-Maize or myth: Zimbabwe farming bounces back?
Reuters UK (Web), 08/02/2013, Ed Cropley
as the catalyst for an economic meltdown that culminated in hyperinflation and an estimated 40 percent contraction in output over eight years. In his book "Zimbabwe Takes Back its Land", however, London School of Economics researcher Joseph Hanlon argues that the seizures - while delivering short-term economic trauma - were a radical form of land redistribution that is starting to bear
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/02/08/zimbabwe-farms-idUKL5N0B45IW20130208|
Whitehall property changes have boosted London, says Maude
Public Finance, 08/02/2013
The Land Registry’s headquarters at Lincoln’s Inn Fields is now occupied by the London School of Economics and at nearby Ludgate Hill, offices that were occupied by the Crown Prosecution Service are being demolished to make way for a 380,000 square foot office and retail development.
http://www.publicfinance.co.uk/news/2013/02/whitehall-property-changes-have-
boosted-london-says-maude/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=#.URUYa6OfqAQ.email|
¡Basta ya!
El Mundo - Luis Garicano - Feb 10 at 2:05 GMT
de la sociedad en su conjunto. La elección es nuestra.Luis Garicano es catedrático de Economía de la London School of Economics.
http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2013/02/08/economia/1360359389.html|
El nuevo modelo
Diario El País - Feb 9 at 15:24 GMT
la movilidad social en ocho países avanzados realizada por Jo Blanden, Gregg Paul y Stephen Machin, de la London School of Economics, ocuparon los cuatro primeros lugares. Estados Unidos y Gran Bretaña salieron...
http://www.elpais.com.uy/suplemento/quepasa/el-nuevo-modelo/quepasa_694107_130209.html|
Call centre sector in new push to lure operators
BDlive. 11/02/2013
A study released by the London School of Economics last November said teh country is maturing and becoming strategic in its ability to offer voice, complex back office BPO and a shared service platform for Southern African markets. Moreover, "its ...
http://www.bdlive.co.za/business/2013/02/11/call-centre-sector-in-new-push-to-lure-operators|
Canciller guatemalteco promoverá en Londres la despenalización de las drogas
Terra Chile - Feb 8 at 18:05 GMT
un diálogo internacional sobre la búsqueda de nuevas estrategias de combate al narcotráfico. En una intervención, en la London School of Economics, hablará del papel de Guatemala en el Consejo de Seguridad...
http://noticias.terra.cl/mundo/latinoamerica/canciller-guatemalteco-promovera-en-londres-la-despenalizacion-de-las-drogas,7a2c21105c7bc310VgnCLD2000000ec6eb0aRCRD.html|
Meet Alex Stubb, the European Summit's Comic Relief
CNBC - Feb 8 at 16:41 GMT
he speaks five languages, has written 11 books on the European Union, and has a PhD from the London School of Economics in international politics. —By CNBC's Katy Barnato
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100446452|
Cool reception made Ron decidedly moody
Oxford Times - Feb 8 at 14:03 GMT
for Peter Myers and Ronnie Cass, theatrical impresarios who had spotted his talents in student shows at the London School of Economics. “They said, ‘Would you like to be a professional?’
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/opinions/graymatter/10216847.Cool_reception
_made_Ron_decidedly_moody/?ref=rss|
País de origem pode ser obstáculo na conquista de cidadania, sugere estudo
MSN Brasil - Feb 8 at 10:19 GMT
Um estudo realizado com dados da Suíça pelo Instituto de Tecnologia de Massachusetts (MIT) e pela London School of Economics (LSE) concluiu que o país de origem do imigrante pode ser o maior obstáculo para...
http://noticias.br.msn.com/mundo/pa%c3%ads-de-origem-pode-ser-obst%c3%a
1culo-na-conquista-de-cidadania-sugere-estudo|
War vets followed British model: US author
The Zimbabwean - Trevor Grundy - Feb 8 at 9:18 GMT
Before the launch of Hanlons book, a debate on land reform was held at the London School of Economics and the President of the Commercial Farmers Union, Charles Taffs, flew in from Harare...
http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/news/analysis/63491/war-vets-followed-british-model.html|
Appointment of an Alternate Expert Member of the EIB’s Board of Directors Mr Edward Bannerman
Finchannel.com - Feb 8 at 7:47 GMT
Bank reports, Mr Edward Bannerman holds a Master’s degree in Politics of the World Economy from the London School of Economics. He is currently Economic Adviser to the EU High Representative of the Union...
http://finchannel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123391&Itemid=99999999|
Opinion: Democracies need technocrats as well as politicians
Chicago Daily Herald - Feb 9 at 13:57 GMT
The London School of Economics Growth Commission, a panel of academics, former government officials and business leaders, has just published a report on how to improve Britains economic performance.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130209/business/702099990/|
Academics warn that new law threatens academic freedom
University World News - Feb 9 at 12:33 GMT
the University of Malawi, Dr Mpalive-Hangson Msiska of Birkbeck College, University of London, and Thandika Mkandawire of the London School of Economics. They proposed that a new law come into effect at...
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20130208122201417|
British postgrad premium
The Australian - Greg Hurst - Feb 10 at 15:17 GMT
carried out by Professor Stephen Machin and Dr Joanne Lindley at the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and Surrey University. These patterns of rising wage differentials for...
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/british-postgrad-advantage/story-
fnb64oi6-1226573428360|
LSE on TV/radio
BBC Radio 4 (10 Feb)
Analysis
Fawaz Gerges comments on the Syrian conflict.
BBC World Service Radio (9 Feb)
Over to You
Fatima El Issawi comments on local media during the Arab Spring.
Also on: BBC Wales, BBC Radio 4
BBC World (10 Feb)
Politics Europe
Mention of LSE study on the Indian economy.
BBC One (8 Feb)
News
Coverage of David Cameron quoting Len McClusky’s speech at LSE.
Also on:
BBC World (8 Feb)
BBC World News
Iain Begg comments on cutting the EU budget.
BBC World Service Radio (8 Feb)
Newshour
Fawaz Gerges comments on US involvement in Syria.
Sky Turk 260 (8 Feb)
James Ker-Lindsay comments on Turkey's relations with the European Union, Cyprus and the Kurdish Issue.
http://www.skyturk360.com/|