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Keynote SpeakerSir Christopher Pissarides

Winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize for Economics

Sir Christopher Pissarides is the Regius Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, a Professor of European Studies at the University of Cyprus and Chairman of the Council of National Economy of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Helmut & Anna Pao Sohmen Professor-at-Large of the Hong Kong... Read more

Biography

Sir Christopher Pissarides is the Regius Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, a Professor of European Studies at the University of Cyprus and Chairman of the Council of National Economy of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Helmut & Anna Pao Sohmen Professor-at-Large of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He was educated at the University of Essex and the London School of Economics (LSE), and he spent the bulk of his career at the LSE. He has also spent long periods with US Universities including Harvard, Princeton and Berkeley.

Sir Christopher specialises in the economics of labour markets, macroeconomic policy, economic growth and structural change. He was awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics, jointly with Dale Mortensen of Northwestern University and Peter Diamond of MIT, for his work in the economics of markets with frictions. Prior to that, in 2005, he became the first European economist to win the IZA Prize in Labor Economics, sharing it again with his collaborator Dale Mortensen. He has written extensively in professional journals, magazines and the press and his book Equilibrium Unemployment Theory is an influential reference in the economics of unemployment that has been translated in many languages. He is frequently quoted in the press on issues concerning the Eurozone and the future of European integration.

He is an elected Fellow of the British Academy, the Academy of Athens, the Academia Europaea and several other learned societies, and he is a Lifetime Honorary Member of the American Economic Association. In 2011 he served as the President of the European Economic Association. In 2011 he received the Grand Cross of the Republic of Cyprus, the highest honour of the Republic. He was knighted in 2013.

Popular Talks by Sir Christopher Pissarides

  • Macroeconomics of Labour Markets
  • Structural Change
  • Economic Growth Indicators
  • Comparative Economic Performance
  • The Economics of Unemployment
  • Wage Inequality

How to book Sir Christopher Pissarides as a keynote speaker

How do I book Sir Christopher Pissarides for a keynote speech?

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What are Sir Christopher Pissarides's speaking fees?

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What topics does Sir Christopher Pissarides speak about?

Sir Christopher Pissarides speaks on Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sir Christopher to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Sir Christopher Pissarides available for international events?

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Does Sir Christopher Pissarides deliver virtual or online keynotes?

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How long is a typical keynote by Sir Christopher Pissarides?

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 Sir Christopher can accommodate.

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What languages does Sir Christopher Pissarides present in?

Sir Christopher Pissarides 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.

What makes Sir Christopher Pissarides a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Sir Christopher Pissarides's areas of expertise include Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. To get a clear sense of Sir Christopher'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.

What kind of events can Sir Christopher Pissarides speak at?

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Does Sir Christopher Pissarides offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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How far in advance should we book Sir Christopher Pissarides?

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