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Economics/Geography: Globalisation & Development Economics – Is Free Trade Necessary for Economic Growth? with Dr Sheheryar Banuri from University of East Anglia
February 2 @ 09:10 - 09:55
In this Economics/Geography session, Dr Sheheryar Banuri, Associate Professor in Economics in the School of Economics at University of East Anglia, will run an interactive talk for students on Globalisation & Development Economics – Is Free Trade Necessary for Economic Growth?
This session introduces students to the economics of globalisation and development through one of its most contested claims: that free trade is a necessary condition for economic growth.
Beginning with foundational trade theories, including comparative advantage and factor endowments, we explore why globalisation, through trade and capital flows, has been seen as a powerful engine of development. We then examine influential critiques, asking whether global markets are truly free or fair, whether trade systematically disadvantages poorer countries, and why many successful development experiences combined openness with state intervention, industrial policy, and selective protection.
Using historical examples and contemporary debates, the session offers a critical lens on globalisation, highlighting both its opportunities and its limits for economic development, inequality, and long-run growth.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Sheheryar Banuri
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Economics, Geography, Sociology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
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