Brave New World: Is the UK prepared for the future global economy? | 24.06.2014

The long-term projections for global economic growth remain strong, despite the slowdown resulting from the financial crisis. However, much of the recent political debate about the future of the global economy has focused on the immediate policy responses to the Great Recession, such as banking regulation and the future of the Eurozone. Relatively little attention has been paid to the long-term challenges, and the developed world will have to change radically if it is to adapt to this new environment successfully. This event will look at how best to prepare the UK for the future global economy, and will consider key questions including: What are the fiscal challenges the UK will face in an increasingly globalised world? What are the global trends in innovation, growth and consumption that are likely to shape the world economy in years to come? As emerging economies develop, how might the cost of labour impact on developed world business activity? What changes to government policy might best facilitate the growth of goods and services exports in new markets? What role do issues with the protection of intellectual property and corruption play? How can developed economies ensure they are well placed to attract more inward investment from emerging economies? SPEAKERS (CHAIR) Larry Elliott - Economics Editor, The Guardian George Freeman MP - a UK Trade Envoy and former Government Life Science Adviser Lord Clement-Jones of Clapham - London Managing Partner and Chairman of the China desk, DLA Piper UK LLP Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint - Former Minister of State for Trade and Investment Steve Hughes - Deputy Head of Economics & Social Policy, Policy Exchange