Join us for an evening with Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, as she unveils her book, The Women Who Made Modern Economics.
In this event, Rachel will delve into the untold stories of remarkable women who have historically been sidelined in the economic landscape. As both a woman and an economist, Rachel brings a unique perspective to the challenges faced by women in the field and the broader impact on society. She will address the barriers these women encountered, highlighting the consequences for us all when their contributions were dismissed. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Rachel Reeves as she shares her insights, discusses the vital contributions of these incredible women, and outlines her vision for a more inclusive and prosperous economic future. This event is a call to action, inspiring us to work towards an economy that fosters productivity, sustains growth, and creates opportunities for everyone, irrespective of their background.
Meet our speaker and chair
Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) is the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and has served as the Labour Member of Parliament for Leeds West since 2010. Before becoming an MP she spent a decade working as an economist – first for the Bank of England, and later for HBOS in Halifax. From 2017-20, she was Chair of the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee. In 2020, Rachel took up the role of Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office before being appointed Shadow Chancellor in 2021. Rachel is an alumnus of LSE.
Grace Lordan (@profgracelordan) is the author of Think Big, the Director of The Inclusion Initiative and Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her academic writings have been published in top international journals and she has written for the Financial Times, Fortune, Fast Company and Harvard Business Review.
More about this event
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TII (@lse_tii) is a research center at LSE that is creating Inclusive leaders. TII does this by bringing together teaching, research and practice to build more inclusive work environments.
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Podcast & Video
A podcast of this event is available to download from The women who made modern economics.
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