MARTIN WOLF

ASSOCIATE EDITOR AND CHIEF ECONOMICS COMMENTATOR AT THE FINANCIAL TIMES.

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Keynote Speaker Category: China, Economics, Future of Europe, Geopolitics, Global Economy, Global impact of Putin's war, Global Political Landscape, Globalization, Ukraine,

Martin Wolf is a highly respected economist and journalist, serving as Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times, London. He writes weekly columns on the global economy and a fortnightly column on the UK economy, providing deep insights into European and global financial systems. Wolf’s expertise covers a broad range of topics including monetary policy, globalization, Brexit, climate change economics, and the future of democratic capitalism

Wolf is the author of several influential books such as Why Globalization WorksFixing Global FinanceThe Shifts and the Shocks, and The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism. His work often explores the causes and consequences of financial crises and the challenges facing the global economy

He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2000, the Gerald Loeb Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, and the Ischia International Journalism Award. Wolf has also served on the UK Government’s Independent Commission on Banking and is a member of the International Media Council of the World Economic Forum.

Wolf is known for his pragmatic approach to economics, blending free-market insights with Keynesian ideas, especially in response to the 2008 financial crisis and beyond. He remains a leading and trusted voice in global economic discourse

For Martin’s full Bio see below but also to keep current on Martin Wolf’s articles, please check out the Financial Times.

Books:

  • The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism
  • Why Globalization Works (Yale University Press, 2004),
  • Fixing Global Finance (The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008 and 2010). 
  • The Shifts and the Shocks: What We’ve Learned and Have Still to Learn – from the Financial Crisis (Penguin, 2014 and 2015).

Media:​

Martin Wolf: The 2008 crisis has led to phenomena like Donald Trump

Martin Wolf is a highly respected economist and journalist, serving as Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times, London. He writes weekly columns on the global economy and a fortnightly column on the UK economy, providing deep insights into European and global financial systems. Wolf’s expertise covers a broad range of topics including monetary policy, globalization, Brexit, climate change economics, and the future of democratic capitalism

Wolf is the author of several influential books such as Why Globalization WorksFixing Global FinanceThe Shifts and the Shocks, and The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism. His work often explores the causes and consequences of financial crises and the challenges facing the global economy

He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2000, the Gerald Loeb Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, and the Ischia International Journalism Award. Wolf has also served on the UK Government’s Independent Commission on Banking and is a member of the International Media Council of the World Economic Forum.

Wolf is known for his pragmatic approach to economics, blending free-market insights with Keynesian ideas, especially in response to the 2008 financial crisis and beyond. He remains a leading and trusted voice in global economic discourse

For Martin’s full Bio see below but also to keep current on Martin Wolf’s articles, please check out the Financial Times.

Books:

  • The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism
  • Why Globalization Works (Yale University Press, 2004),
  • Fixing Global Finance (The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008 and 2010). 
  • The Shifts and the Shocks: What We’ve Learned and Have Still to Learn – from the Financial Crisis (Penguin, 2014 and 2015).

Media:​

Martin Wolf: The 2008 crisis has led to phenomena like Donald Trump

COMPELLING TOPICS THAT IGNITE CHANGE

The future of global capitalism and democratic institutions

The economic outlook for Europe, the UK, and the US

Global financial stability and reform

Trade, technology, and the changing world order

The long-term impact of populism and political risk

The challenges to globalisation:

The Chinese economy

The Productivity slowdown

Martin has received international recognition for his journalism, including awards from the Overseas Press Club of America, the Ludwig Erhard Foundation, and Editorial Intelligence. He was awarded a CBE in 2000 for his services to financial journalism.

If you’re looking for a world-class economist and keynote speaker who can bring data, depth, and fresh perspective to today’s most urgent economic questions, Martin Wolf offers unmatched authority and insight.

BIOGRAPHY

Martin Wolf: Leading Voice on Global Economics and Financial Systems

Martin Wolf is one of the most influential economic thinkers and commentators of our time. As the Chief Economics Commentator and Associate Editor at the Financial Times, he provides deep analysis on the most pressing global economic challenges—from fiscal policy and financial reform to globalisation, climate economics, and democratic capitalism.

Recognised by The Times as “the most important economics commentator in Britain and arguably the world,” Martin is a keynote speaker who brings clarity to complex financial systems, informed by decades of frontline experience. He speaks regularly on the future of Europe’s economy, transatlantic relations, global growth, and the forces shaping international markets.

Martin’s background includes 10 years at the World Bank, where he focused on international trade, and a role on the UK’s Independent Commission on Banking. He is a long-standing Forum Fellow at the World Economic Forum in Davos and has advised governments and institutions across Europe, the US, and Asia.

He is also the acclaimed author of Why Globalization Works, Fixing Global Finance, The Shifts and the Shocks, and The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism (2023), each offering vital context for understanding the global economic order.

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