THE OFFICIAL ECONOMICS SOCIETY

OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Michaelmas 2018

PRESIDENT’SWELCOME

The Economics Society of the University of Cambridge

A very warm welcome to Michaelmas term at the Marshall Society! The new academic year presents a host of exciting opportunities and we have worked hard to create a term card that will not disappoint. Whether this is your first year at Cambridge or you are a seasoned Cantabrigian, the Marshall Society has a lot to offer.

Leading Economists. Leading Politicians. Leading Academics

Debate and discuss the most current issues of our time, from economics and politics to business and finance. Engage in rigorous analysis with leading authorities on trade policy, international affairs, development economics and financial regulation. With an esteemed assemblage of speakers, from the Shadow Secretary of International Trade to the CEO of Virgin Money, you are truly spoilt for choice!

Invest in your future. Expand your horizons.

We welcome a broad range of sponsors from renowned financial firms to economic consultancies. Our individual CV workshops, interview skills sessions, and networking events throughout the term will provide you with unparalleled insight into all of your career options.

Work smart. Play hard

Why not take a much-deserved break from the library and spend it in the best way possible – networking, of course! Make sure not to miss our President’s Drinks and Annual Dinner for two unforgettable evenings of fine dining and excellent company.

Dani VijayakumarPresident, 2018-19

The Marshall Society organises seminars and debates with a range of thought-provoking and high-profile speakers. We are committed to building a supportive student network through our exclusive social events, from President’s Drinks to the Annual Dinner.

OUR EVENTS

OCTOBER

Friday 19th | The Hidden Rooms

PRESIDENT’S DRINKS

Join the Marshall Society in style with a sparkling reception at one ofCambridge’s trendiest bars, featuring cocktails, live jazz and a chance to meetthe committee. Sign up, collect your membership card, pay by card or cashand mingle with fellow economics enthusiasts!

In association with CSEP:

Thursday 18th

JOHAN SWINNEN

The Economics of Things: BeeronomicsBeer has dominated ancient history: from theagrarian lifestyle in ancient Mesopotamia, tocreating strategic taxation sponsoring theRoyal Navy and Britain’s imperialistconquests, it has played a vital role in Britain’sindustrialisation. Johan Swinnen, a Professorof Economics at the University of Leuven,Belgium, and the co-author of ‘Beeronomics:How Beer Explains the World’, will explainhow beer is so much more than just a drink.

OCTOBER

Thursday 25th

BRENDAN

MCCAFFERTYBrendan McCafferty is the current CEOat AXA Insurance and the incoming CEOat Brightside Insurance, one of the UK’slargest insurance brokers. Previously, heworked as CEO of Flood Re where helaunched and managed an industry-backed initiative to make flood insurancemore affordable and accessible for thoseliving in flood-prone areas.

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ROBIN SAUNDERS

Robin Saunders is an American financierand the founder and managing partnerof Clearbrook Capital Partners LLP, aLondon private equity firm specialisingin property, asset management, specialityfinance and infrastructure finance. Herbusiness history includes a string of highprofile deals such as masterminding abond to refinance Bernie Ecclestone’sFormula One business, funding theredevelopment of London’s WembleyStadium and providing finance for SirPhillip Green’s purchase of BHS Ltd.

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 7th

DANNY DORLING

Inequality and the 1%: What will Brexit bring?The UK currently has the highest recorded level ofincome inequality of any European country. This isprobably not a reflection of its economic efficiency.It may be part of the reason why Brexit is occurringand Brexit may also make such extremes ofinequality hard to sustain for much longer.

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FRANCOIS PIENAAR

Francois Pienaar is a former captain of theSouth African national rugby team, who ledthe Springboks to an infamous 1995 RugbyUnion World Cup victory, portrayed in the2009 film Invictus. His achievement in sporton such an international level during NelsonMandela's post-apartheid presidency wasinstrumental in helping unite all SouthAfrican people behind a common cause.

Danny Dorling is a British social geographer and is currently the HalfordMackinder Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford.

Monday 19th

ALEX TEYTELBOYM

The Economics of Love IslandAlex Teytelboym is an Associate Professor at theUniversity of Oxford. ‘Love Island’, which hasbeen described as ‘trashy escapism’, is seen bymany as a social and psychological experiment. Inhis talk, Teytelboym will illuminate another sideto the show, demonstrating how it potentiallyoffers important lessons in microeconomics.

NOVEMBER

Friday 23rd | University Arms Hotel

ANNUAL DINNERThe Marshall Society invites you to indulge in an evening of far-out, glamorous,Christmas-themed extravagance. Enjoy an evening of fine dining and awe-inspiringentertainment. More information to come soon!

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MICHAEL PLATT

Michael Platt is a British investor, hedgefund manager and philanthropist. He is theco-founder and managing director ofBlueCrest Capital Management, Europe'sthird-largest hedge fund firm; at its peak, ithas managed more than $35bn in assets.According to Forbes, Platt has a net worth of$6.5bn and was in 2018 named by theSunday Times as “the richest hedge fundmanager in the City.”

CAREER EVENTS

Presentation & Networking – Monday 22nd October6.30pm – 8.30pm | St. John’s CollegeThis event will enable students to understand what Economic and FinancialConsulting involves, and to meet with and form networks with current employees.Candidates will be informally assessed and outstanding attendees may be fast-tracked through the application process.

Presentation & Networking – Tuesday 30th October6pm – 7.30pm | venue tbcThis event will enable students to gain an in-depth understanding of Economic andFinancial Consulting at RBB, and will be followed by an informal networkingsession with refreshments. Outstanding attendees stand a chance of being fast-tracked.

Presentation & Networking – details tbcThis event is designed to enable students to gain first-hand exposure to employeesand their lives at Barclays, and also to provide an opportunity for networking.Outstanding attendees stand a chance of being fast-tracked.

Presentation & Networking – details tbcThis event, hosted jointly with the African Caribbean Society, is designed to allowstudents to gain exposure to a variety of divisions within J.P.Morgan (including theCIB and JPAM), and to network with employees. Outstanding attendees stand achance of being fast-tracked.

THE MARSHALL SOCIETY

––––– MEET OUR COMMITTEE –––––2018-19

PresidentVice President

TreasurerSecretary

Speakers OfficerDeputy Speakers Officer

Corporate Liaison OfficerDeputy Corporate Liaison Officer

Social Events OfficerExternal Affairs Officer

Publicity OfficerCreative OfficerMagazine Editor

Technology Officer

Ball & Garden Party PresidentBall & Garden Party Vice PresidentBall & GP Entertainments Officer

Ball & GP Logistics Officer

Conference PresidentConference Vice President

Committee ChairSpeakers Chair

Conference Chair

Dani VijayakumarDaniel JonesDylan GokaniNancy NiAntonia MossKatie ZorovaGautam MahapatraKurran AujlaCiara GumsheimerFenella AtkinsonDylan AminPaaras KantariaManasij HajraBingjie Dong

Yasmin BegumBlanche ComolliAmy BorrettLucy Metcalf

Hasaan AghaNoor Jafree

Neha MadhotraLouis EltonChng Jin

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