Past Events
February 2019
Book Launch: Kidnap, Inside the Ransom Business
6:00pm, February 6th, 2019
The Great Hall, Strand Campus
In this book, Dr Anja Shortland of King’s College London explores the dark underworld of hostage taking, uncovering a powerful private governance system that orders transactions between the legal and criminal economies. Join us on February 6 for the public launch of Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business.
March 2019
Public Lecture by Jon Elster: Emotions in History
6:30pm, March 6th, 2019
The Great Hall, Strand Campus
Emotions trigger many human actions, notably in conflictual situations. The talk will first consider models of emotional choice versus rational choice, and then consider selected episodes from 18th century French and American political history to argue for the crucial importance of emotions of anger fear, and enthusiasm. Registration available here.
November 2023
Paternalists vs. Liberals in Economic Development, 1776-2023 (Public Lecture with Prof. William Easterly)
Prof. William Easterly, New York University
6:15pm, November 6th, 2023
The Great Hall, Strand Campus
This is an in-person event at King’s College London. Obtain your complimentary tickets here. About the event: The most important…
