Professor of Globalisation & Development @UniofOxford; Director @oxmartinschool Progs on Future of Work, Tech & Econ Change & The Future of Development
@CasaFinanceCity In our second keynote, @ian_goldin, Professor of Globalisation & Development at @UniofOxford, examined how African economies can navigate systemic shocks - from climate change & tech disruption to geopolitical fragmentation & economic decoupling.
Ian Goldin's THE SHORTEST HISTORY OF MIGRATION charts the origins of human migration and global exchange of ideas – a history vital for understanding today’s pressing issues. Now available online and in bookstores near you!
https://t.co/NwzZWJxkuP
Ian Goldin's THE SHORTEST HISTORY OF MIGRATION charts the origins of human migration and global exchange of ideas – a history vital for understanding today’s pressing issues. Now available online and in bookstores near you!
https://t.co/NwzZWJxkuP
The roots of xenophobia lie in people's social concerns, says @ian_goldin. It’s all about the fear around jobs, housing, and social decline - even though migrants are indeed part of the solution for greater prosperity.
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#Migrants take risks and make sacrifices - qualities that prevented the extinction of our species during its early evolution. They lie at the heart of the extraordinary progress made by humans ever since @ian_goldin
Migration has propelled human progress for hundreds of thousands of years - Ian Goldin, author of The Shortest History of Migration, writing for the IMF's Finance & Development Magazine. @ian_goldin
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#fivebooks
The Art of Delivery by @MLClem
A revealing insider account of how the Blair government revamped UK public services through a focus on implementation and measurable outcomes.
The Shortest History of Migration by @ian_goldin
A brisk, enlightening journey through humanity’s migrations—from early hominids to modern refugees—highlighting both historical continuity and future challenges.
The Way the Money Goes: The Fiscal Constitution and Public Spending in the UK by Hood, Christopher; King, Maia; McLean, Iain; Piotrowska, Barbara Maria
A rigorous and timely analysis of the UK’s fiscal constitution, explaining how public spending decisions are made and why reform is overdue.
How Countries Go Broke: The Big Cycle by @RayDalio
Dalio weaves historical patterns and debt cycles into a gripping narrative on how nations rise and fall, offering sobering lessons for modern policymakers.
The Haves and Have-Yachts by @eosnos
An incisive, often darkly humorous portrait of the global ultra-rich, exposing the absurdities and implications of modern wealth concentration.
On 16 June, 5-6.15pm, I'm giving a talk in Oxford on my new book ('How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed' - @OUPAcademic ) at @oxmartinschool and am then in discussion with Professor @ian_goldin. If you would like to join us, please register at https://t.co/9lV1C4G5eu
How do we prepare for an uncertain, interconnected future?
Ian Goldin shares what gives him hope, his 4 criteria for building a great organisation & why migration accelerates progress.
Details below.
What's the key to a balanced immigration system? Ian Goldin on @TheAgenda with Steve Paikin. @ian_goldin@UniofOxford The Shortest History of Migration - out now in paperback. https://t.co/YxOM4VausK
The movement of people spans hundreds of thousands of years, and has been essential to the survival of the human species, says @ian_goldin (@oxmartinschool@UniofOxford). @spaikin spoke with the author of "The Shortest History of Migration." https://t.co/sQYaJnQnEr