WHAT
ECONOMISTS
REALLY
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Sustaining Sustainability: Balancing
Economic Growth and Climate Resilience 
14 November 2024 14:30 (GMT)
Michael Dummett Lecture Hall, Oxford University
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Join us at Oxford's "What Economists Really Do" to forge a sustainable economy together
As part of our continued collaboration with the University of Oxford, EBC Financial Group is proud to partner with its Department of Economics to be a sponsor for the 4th edition of "What Economists Really Do" (WERD). Join us for our first-ever hybrid seminar with the Department of Economics on 14 November 2024, exploring the critical balance between economic growth and climate resilience. This event will also be the first time WERD features a panel discussion and live Q&A session, offering insights from leading experts in the field.
About the Event
The event will take place on 14 November 2024, at 14:30 (GMT) at Christ Church College, University of Oxford, with a complimentary live video stream available for global attendees.

During the UN Global Compact Leaders' Summit 2024, CEO Sanda Ojiambo highlighted the transformative potential of 200 trillion USD in global private financial assets, emphasising the need for innovative mechanisms to unlock this capital, particularly in emerging markets with financing gaps. The event aims to advance the dialogue on how capital markets can deliver economic returns and long-term environmental resilience, echoing the UN's call for the financial sector to lead in creating a sustainable future.
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Guest Speakers

Nicola Ranger

Head of Environmental Resilience and Martin Systems at the University of Oxford

Nicola Ranger leads Environmental Resilience and Martin Systems Resilience at the University of Oxford. She founded the Global Finance and Economics Group at the Environmental Change Institute, collaborating with financial institutions and governments to advance research at the intersection of finance and climate. Ranger has developed stress testing methods with the IMF, World Bank, NGFS, and the UK Climate Financial Risk Forum. She also advises the EU Commission's EMDE Sustainable Investment High-Level Expert Group, the UK Green Tech (Taxonomy) Advisory Group/LNAS, FCDO, and the London School of Economics.

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Andrea Chiavari

Professor of Economics of the University of Oxford

Andrea Chiavari is a professor at the University of Oxford's Department of Economics, specialising in macroeconomics with a focus on corporate dynamics and technological change. He explores how economic models can foster sustainable development, studying climate change's impact on corporate productivity and capital allocation, while enhancing economic efficiency and resilience in uncertain environments.

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Banu Demir Pakel

Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford

Banu is a professor of economics at the University of Oxford, specialising in the intersection of international trade and development economics. Her research examines how firms adjust to trade-related shocks and how these adjustments influence aggregate economic outcomes like growth and income. She is a research affiliate of the CEPR (International Trade and Regional Economics Programme) and an affiliate of the CESifo Research Network in Munich.

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David Barrett

CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd

David is the CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd, with over thirty-five years of experience in Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Commodities, Derivatives, and CFDs. While he has spent much of his career in Tier One Institutions, he has also specialised in building and restructuring smaller businesses. This background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in strategy, business management, product development, derivative structuring, funding, and oversight in these areas.

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Past Episode: Uncover the Reality of Tax Evasion
EBC Financial Group co-hosted the episode of "The Economics of Tax Evasion" of "What Economists Really Do" with the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford.
EBC Financial Group partnered with the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford to present the "Economics of Tax Evasion" episode in the last season of "What Economists Really Do" on 6 March 2024.
The webinar examined how the tax system impacts economic development and the role of macroeconomists in protecting the global economy.
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About EBC Financial Group
Founded in the esteemed financial district of London, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is renowned for its comprehensive suite of services that includes financial brokerage, asset management, and comprehensive investment solutions. EBC has quickly established its position as a global brokerage firm, with an extensive presence in key financial hubs such as London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, the Cayman Islands, and across emerging markets in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and India.
EBC Financial Group’s subsidiaries are licensed and regulated in multiple jurisdictions: EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia's Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
At the core of EBC Group are seasoned professionals with over 30 years of profound experience in major financial institutions, having adeptly navigated through significant economic cycles from the Plaza Accord to the 2015 Swiss franc crisis.
EBC is the Official Foreign Exchange Partner of FC Barcelona and a partner of United to Beat Malaria, a United Nations Foundation campaign focused on improving global health outcomes.
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About the Department of Economics, University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a world-renowned institution and one of the largest research centres in the UK. With nearly a thousand years of history, it fosters an open academic environment and advances society through groundbreaking economic research and international collaborations.

The Department of Economics at the University of Oxford is renowned for its research and contributions to global economic and public policy. It features a diverse community of economists dedicated to fostering an inclusive academic environment and driving economic progress through innovation.