Forthcoming Events
Beloff Conference
No CategoriesThe Beloff Conference is a three-day residential programme hosted by the Institute of Economic Affairs in collaboration with the Vinson Centre for the Public Understanding of Economics and Entrepreneurship, taking place from 14–16 September 2026 at the University of Buckingham. Aimed at final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in economics, public policy, and/or international relations, this year’s conference will explore migration through perspectives including economics, history, philosophy, political science, and international relations. The fully funded programme offers participants the chance to engage with leading classical liberal academics and discuss topics ranging from welfare and diasporas to the history of economic thought, with only 15 places available.
Vinson Centre Seminar: The Unanchored Central Banker
Join us to hear more from Dr Goodhart and Dr Pradhan on this topic, with the opportunity for discussion.
Date: 21 September 2026
Time: 12:30 – 14:00
Venue: Institute of Economic Affairs, 2 Lord North Street, Westminster, SW1P 3LB. London.
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Goodhart CBE and Dr Pradhan to discuss their new book, ‘The Unanchored Central Banker.’
Their first book, ‘The Great Demographic Reversal’, warned about problems that would arise when the demographic sweet spot turned sour. They stated that interest rates, both real and nominal, and inflation would then reach a higher-for-longer steady state, and this has occurred. But this demographic development, combined with a number of adverse supply shocks and a political reaction against immigration, has helped to accelerate fiscal deterioration at a much faster pace than we earlier expected. With the need for greater defence expenditure and enhanced worries about climate change, the fiscal position on present policies has become unsustainable. Although technically it would be perfectly feasible to cut public sector expenditures and raise taxation to restore fiscal stability, it would be politically almost impossible to do so in our present democracies.
As a result, fiscal dominance will mean that central banks (through little fault of their own) will be forced to choose a balance between fighting inflation and avoiding fiscal/financial instability, without achieving either objective completely.
Please come and join us for what will be a really interesting seminar.
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‘The Austrian School of Economics in one day’
Date: Thursday 29 October, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 18:45
Venue: Seminar Room VB 5&6 , Vinson Building (1st floor), University of Buckingham.
During this day, Professor Thorsten Polleit will lead a variety of sessions to familiarise you with the ‘Austrian School of Economics’, its representative and their contributions, and demonstrate their influence on modern economics.
To join us for what will be a really interesting day, please click the following registration link.
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November Conference, in conjunction with IIMR On Keynes’ General Theory at the 90th Anniversary
Date: Thursday 12 November, 2026
Time: 10:00-18:00
Venue: Enterprise Hub, Vinson Building (1st floor), University of Buckingham.
Join us for a day of interesting presentations from eminent academics and professionals.
To attend, please click the following registration link.
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November Policy Conference On ‘Mass Flourishing: Morality, Ethics and Markets’
No CategoriesIn collaboration with the IEA and CEME
Date: 13th November, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 16:30
Venue: Vinson Building, University of Buckingham
The theme of the conference is ‘Mass Flourishing: Morality, Ethics and Markets’, with inspiration taken from the work of Professor Ed Phelps. Join us here in Buckingham for a day of discussion on mass flourishing in a free and virtuous society with a variety of esteemed academics.
To reserve a place, please click the following registration link.
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2026 Economic Affairs Workshop
Venue: The University of Buckingham, Vinson Building, Hunter Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EG.
Date: 10-12 December 2026
Costs: Acceptance to the event includes registration and meal costs. A limited number of accommodation stipends are available—please apply using the form. Participants should be prepared to cover their own transport costs.
Applications have now closed. For further information, please see the dedicated section of our website here.