Ann Pettifor is a political economist, author, and public speaker. Her latest book, The Case for the Green New Deal, was published in hardback by Verso in 2019. By 2020, it had been translated into German by Hamburger Edition, Italian by Fazi Editore, and Swedish by Verbal Forlag. The English... Read more
Ann Pettifor is a political economist, author, and public speaker. Her latest book, The Case for the Green New Deal, was published in hardback by Verso in 2019. By 2020, it had been translated into German by Hamburger Edition, Italian by Fazi Editore, and Swedish by Verbal Forlag. The English paperback version, featuring an added chapter and an afterword, was released in September 2020.
Her book The Production of Money, published by Verso in Spring 2017, explains the nature of money and the monetary system, tackling complex topics such as Bitcoin and quantitative easing (QE) in an accessible way. It was also translated into German and later into Spanish.
In 2003, as editor of The Real World Economic Outlook (Palgrave Macmillan, 2003), Ann predicted an Anglo-American debt-deflationary crisis. This was followed in September 2006 by her book The Coming First World Debt Crisis, published by Palgrave, which foresaw the Global Financial Crisis.
Known for her work on sovereign debt and the international financial architecture, Ann led the Jubilee 2000 campaign, which, as part of an international movement, resulted in the cancellation of approximately $100 billion of debt owed by the poorest countries and the clearance of $30 billion of debt by the Nigerian government in 2005.
She is the Director of PRIME (Policy Research in Macroeconomics), a network of economists promoting Keynesian monetary theory and policies, with a particular focus on the role of the financial sector in the economy. PRIME challenges conventional economic theory, arguing that it has failed to address the ongoing crises in the global economy and the existential threat of climate change.
Based in London, Ann actively participates in debates on the British and global economy. Alongside Professor Victoria Chick and Dr. Geoff Tily, she co-authored PRIME’s radical analysis of 100 years of UK public debt and its impact in The Economic Consequences of Mr. Osborne (July 2010).
She holds several key positions, including serving as a Council Member of the Progressive Economy Forum, Chair of the advisory board at Goldsmiths College Political Economy Research Centre, and an honorary fellow at City University’s Political Economy Research Centre. She is also a fellow of the New Economics Foundation. In 2015, the leader of the British Labour Party named her as one of a council of seven economic advisers, and in 2017, MP Kate Osamor appointed her to Labour’s Task Force on International Development. Ann is also a trustee of Promoting Economic Pluralism (PEP), a British organization dedicated to broadening perspectives in economic thought.
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Ann Pettifor's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ann tailored to your event.
Ann Pettifor speaks on Cities & Environment, Climate, Economics & Finance, Financial, Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ann to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ann Pettifor for events worldwide, subject to Ann's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ann Pettifor is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ann can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ann Pettifor on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ann can offer.
Ann Pettifor delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ann Pettifor's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Economics & Finance, Financial, Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Ann's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ann Pettifor can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Climate, Economics & Finance, Financial, Sustainability is relevant. Details of Ann's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ann Pettifor is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ann Pettifor, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ann's current availability for your dates.