Women in Economics

To mark International Women’s Day 2020, we asked women economists from across the globe for their stories.

Women in Economics

March 2020

‘An equal world is an enabled world’ In honour of International Women’s Day 2020, which takes place on 8 March, this month’s Agenda podcast is dedicated to women in economics.

Beyond the Bottom Line

What society expects from business is evolving rapidly. Beyond providing returns to shareholders, businesses play a critical systemic role in the development of society and guardianship of the global environment. For many, this is unchartered territory. Success will come only if we continue to discuss and debate some of the most pressing questions, such as what is the purpose of business? Do investors hold the key to a sustainable future? And what does it mean to have purpose that goes beyond the boardroom?

Are you ready to think Beyond the Bottom Line?

Why is price gouging seen as unfair?

March 2020

Prices of consumer goods can change considerably in times of crisis. During the rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic, we’d like to share our thoughts on why consumers see some price rises as unfair. Social media has lit up over the last...

Why are people panic buying?

March 2020

The Heathrow judgment: implications for new infrastructure schemes

March 2020

Home advantage? Who wins in multi-sided platform competition?

February 2020

Are competition appeals taking too long?

February 2020

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has asked the government for additional powers to investigate firms and intervene more quickly in markets. At the same time, it wants to limit the scope for affected parties to appeal its decisions. Mark Friend, Partner and head of the London antitrust group at Allen & Overy LLP, considers whether the CMA’s arguments for reform are convincing and supported by the evidence from previous cases

What’s the data on equity trading market data? Taking stock of the debate

February 2020

There has recently been intense debate about the costs of equity trading market data. Following a consultation and Review Report by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on market data in December 2019, we take stock of the debate and clarify the issues raised. We also check the main facts and explain how to assess market data from a public policy perspective