Further Resources provided by Speakers

Our 2024 Price of War Symposium speakers have kindly provided us with further written materials, which you can access below.

Martin Wolf

Martin Wolf, Financial Times

Martin Wolf’s keynote presentation outlines the key factors shaping the global economy, emphasizing the unpredictability of economic forecasting in light of past surprises including the rise of China, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Wolf highlights key long-term drivers, such as demographic shifts, technological advancements, and the rise of emerging economies, particularly in Asia, alongside fragilities like climate change, high debt levels, and political instability. The presentation also addresses potential future economic scenarios, ranging from a return to stability to increasing fragmentation and geopolitical tensions, with "known unknowns" like pandemics and wars posing ongoing risks to the global economy.

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Ali Serim

Ali Serim, Author

The article examines the Gulf states' ambitious climate commitments, including significant investments in renewable energy, while raising concerns about the gap between these pledges and actual implementation. Mr Serim suggests that for Gulf nations to lead in global climate action, they must prioritize transparency, inclusivity, and consistency, leveraging their financial resources to support vulnerable regions and ensure alignment between policy and practice.

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Ole Jann

Ole Jann, CERGE-EI

Ole Jann explores nuanced views on echo chambers, censorship, and political debate in the information age. His article proposes that while echo chambers can foster honest communication within like-minded groups, they can also deepen societal divides, requiring careful balancing; censorship, when contextually appropriate, may improve information flow, especially in cases of inconclusive news; and online political debates often fail due to participants' motivations to assert partisan views and emotions, complicating efforts to improve discourse quality.

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