Corporate governance (The Cambridge Judge Business Debate podcast series)
How have the concepts of corporate governance evolved, and are they fit for purpose in this disruptive era? L-R: Simon Learmount, Shaz Ansari, Jennifer Howard-Grenville, Michael Kitson In this episode, joining podcast host Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International…
Phys.org: The contribution of international academics to UK must be recognised
Foreign-born academics in Britain are actively engaged in both the UK and internationally, contributing greatly to UK society, says study co-authored by Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics at Cambridge Judge. The study of more than 14,000 UK…
China and the new world order
Michael Kitson reflects on Trump taking centre-stage at the 2018 G20 summit and how China will dominate the new world order. By Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics at Cambridge Judge Business School Tensions loomed over Argentina, which…
The Conversation: G20 will be about Donald Trump and his tariffs – but China will dominate the new world order
Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics at Cambridge Judge, discusses global economic challenges discussed at the G20 summit and what the outcome might be. He says China will dominate the new world order: “China is home to many…
The ‘shrinking state’
The state’s role is dwindling in areas ranging from social programmes to regulatory structures, but a lack of uniform data makes it difficult to understand the impact on different national regions, says a new journal article co-authored by Michael Kitson…
Innovation (The Cambridge Judge Business Debate podcast series)
Just what is "innovation" – and is there a dark side to this wave of change that has transformed our lives through technology and other breakthroughs? L-R: Michael Kitson, Sucheta Nadkarni, Simon Stockley, Jeremy Hutchison-Krupat In this episode, joining podcast…
The Conversation: UK Budget 2018: experts respond
Michael Kitson, Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on the Budget 2018. Michael said chancellor Philip Hammond talked about important initiatives such as more funding for the NHS and business rate relief, but there was…
Alternative finance (The Cambridge Judge Business Debate podcast series)
We've heard all the buzz phrases, ranging from 'peer-to-peer lending' to 'cryptocurrencies'. But behind the hype, what exactly is alternative finance, and what are the benefits and risk? In this episode, joining podcast series host Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer…
Industrial policy (The Cambridge Judge Business Debate podcast series)
The financial crisis has revived the notion of industrial policy in the UK. But how is it different today from the 'discredited' policies of the 1970s, and do we risk betting on winners once again? In this episode, joining podcast…
Risky business (The Cambridge Judge Business Debate podcast series)
Companies and countries have always dealt with risks, but new threats such as cyber security are now changing the equation. How do you measure risk, what is the impact of recent events such as the Brexit vote, and what is…
