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Oxford University Business Economics Programme
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Education in economics for business leaders who want to master core economic principles, navigate market complexities, and make informed strategic decisions.

We talk about AI, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Game Theory, Workplace Diversity
What are the political factors shaping support/opposition to #trade agreements? Can the rule-based international trading system survive?

2 topical Qs Oxford’s Professor Paola Conconi addressed in her latest research.

Watch here: bit.ly/4i9h164

#Tariffs #TradeWar
April 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Register to join our FREE webinar in partnership with
@ukfinance.bsky.social

‘Irrationally Exuberant Markets’ with Professor Jean-Paul Carvalho. 2pm (BST) on 24th April

Click to book: bit.ly/3E77VJR

#ContinuousLearning #Markets
#FinancialServices #Economics
April 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
“I started out as a binman. It was nepotism - my mum got me the job”

A full house for keynote Lee Elliot-Major as he shares his own story and a whistle-stop tour of his immense knowledge as the UK’s first Professor of #SocialMobility
March 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
How do we define #SocialMobility today? And how do we define ourselves in those terms?

Laura van der Erve explains how measures such as free school meals can be used as a benchmark. Also how these numbers have changed rapidly since the post-pandemic economic downturn
March 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our first academic speaker - Prof Kjell Salvanes from the Norwegian School
Of Economics - presents latest research on the impact of ‘elite’ social networks on mobility outcomes. A fascinating case study of how this impacts, even when financial barriers to higher ed are removed! @nhhecon.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
So who’s doing a good job on #SocialMobility?

Shout-outs to @pwcuk.bsky.social, Co-op & #MI5 as leaders in the field according to their scores on the Social Mobility Index

@socialmobilityf.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Our first keynote from Sarah Atkinson of the Social Mobility Foundation sets out the current state of UK #SocialMobility & the business case for change.

“If it’s business that needs skills, we need a total rethink about who is responsible for teaching those skills”
March 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Kicking off with a candid discussion on the role of universities in tackling #SocialMobility. Pioneers from #Oxford, including Lucinda Rumsey MBE, discuss progress & what needs to change to address ongoing inequalities in socio-economic & geographical representation in higher ed.
March 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Today’s the day - @oubep.bsky.social is at @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social to host the 2025 Economics of Diversity Series Workshop: Unlocking #SocialMobility
March 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The venue for our 2025 Diversity Workshop has made significant advances in #SocialMobility, helping increase Oxford’s average offers to state-sector pupils to 67% & up to 96% at Mansfield College itself.

Join us for a one-day interactive workshop to find out how, and much more… bit.ly/3Zg2qOT
March 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Introducing another expert speaker for our 2025 #Diversity Workshop: ‘Unlocking #SocialMobility - New Opportunities for Business and Policy’

Sarah Atkinson is CEO of @socialmobilityf.bsky.social - a UK charity that helps young people achieve their potential.

More details & booking:
bit.ly/3Zg2qOT
February 20, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Join #OxfordUniversity Business Economics Programme for a highly topical free webinar on the economics of #trade & #politics

Prof Paola Conconi & Ralph Ossa of the World Trade Organisation
The Political Economy of Trade Policy
24 Feb ‘25
12:00 GMT

Registration is free and open now.
bit.ly/3OLkX0L
February 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Who is Lee Elliot-Major, keynote speaker at our Diversity Workshop 2025?

The UK’s first Professor of #SocialMobility, his work is dedicated to improving the prospects of disadvantaged young people.

Find out more & book your place: bit.ly/3Zg2qOT

@oxfordecondept.bsky.social

#Leadership #DEI
February 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM