Luisa Porritt

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About Luisa

Luisa is a writer, researcher, strategy adviser, and academic tutor focused on the intersection between politics, economics and finance. Her work has covered Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, drawing upon experience in journalism, policy analysis and a Master’s degree in international economics.

Journalism

As a journalist, she has written for Reuters, The Economist, the Financial Times, and several financial trade publications. In 2012, she won the Marjorie Deane Prize to write for the finance and economics section of The Economist.

Commentary

She is a political economy commentator. She hosts the ECON+ podcast, has appeared on an Africa special of emerging markets podcast 'Upside Down World', and analysed the UK's economic performance, inequality and the future for Greece and the Eurozone on podcast 'Talking Economics'. She has also appeared on Share Radio to discuss the 2015 UK General Election, as well as challenges facing African economies.

Teaching

Her academic teaching focuses on international economic relations within a historical framework. She also teaches on European history, and British economic and social history.

Consultancy

Previously, she worked for Shriti Vadera's independent consultancy business, which advised funds, governments and companies on strategy. She has also worked at strategic advice firm Global Counsel.

Education

Her Master's degree in International Economic Policy from Sciences Po, Paris, included specialisations in emerging economies and the environment. She wrote her thesis on Chinese investment in Zambia.

Earlier, she held positions at PoliticsHome, the British Chambers of Commerce, and the House of Commons.

ECON+ Podcast Universal Basic Income We unpick the concept of a universal basic income (UBI) and why the idea of the state giving money with no strings attached to all of its citizens is finding support from both the left and the right of the political spectrum. Could UBI replace the welfare system? Would individuals become lazy or innovative with their newfound freedom? Host Luisa Porritt is joined by Stephen Lloyd, Victoria Collins and Pedro Sousa.	Democracy in Africa blog on #IIAG Luisa Porritt shares and explores with us some of the big issues tackled at this week’s conversation on the 2016 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, hosted by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the index.	ECON+ Podcast Failures of Capitalism In our fourth episode, we examine what’s gone wrong with capitalist systems around the world. Does capitalism always lead to crony capitalism? Is neoliberalism to blame for the rise of crony capitalism? Should monopolies exist? Luisa Porritt is joined by Victoria Collins, Pedro Sousa, and Ma Ria.
ECON+ Podcast: Brexit Part II Third episode recorded in the aftermath of Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union. We discuss what this means for the future of the UK and Europe, what it tells about the state of globalisation and whether localised expressions of discontent represent a threat to the current system of global macroeconomic governance. Hosted by Luisa, who is joined by Victoria Collins, Pedro Sousa, Stephen Lloyd, Maria Dahl and Kilian Tep. We're also on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-9218432	ECON+ Podcast: Brexit Second episode in which we examine what brought the UK to the point of having a referendum on its relationship with the European Union and what might happen to the UK, EU and global economy in the event of a 'Leave' vote.	ECON+ Podcast: US Election First ECON+ podcast in which we discuss what might happen to the U.S. economy under Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump and the impact on the global economy.
Brexit as a vehicle for discontent Only a year since winning the election with a slim majority, David Cameron has effectively invited a midterm protest vote on his government with potentially disastrous consequences (Chamaeleo blog post)	Distressed schemes Recent controversies surrounding the state of BHS and Tata Steel’s pension schemes have raised discussion about what trustees should do to mitigate further damage in the event of a distress scenario. Report on a panel at Workplace Pensions Live 2016 which examined their options.	Sustainability and business The crisis engulfing Volkswagen shows the cost of pursuing unethical business practices, while firms like Tesla and Toyota have made billions out of a more sustainable alternative, I write in this Chamaeleo blog post which draws on the book 'Green Giants' by E. Freya Williams (28/09/2015)
UK consumer expenditure The UK economy may be too reliant on consumer spending, and an expected interest rate rise within the next 11 months will put pressure on current expenditure levels, I argue in this blog post for Chamaeleo reposted on Business Insider UK (15/09/2015)	Greek growth problem In a blog post for Chamaeleo (10/07/2015), reposted on Business Insider, I argue achieving economic growth is more of a problem for Greece than simply reducing its public debt	Pension funds and infrastructure Why don't more pension funds invest in infrastructure? Here's my analysis for Pensions Insight following a joint symposium in Paris hosted by French insurer AXA and the United Nations Environment Programme on 'global financial sustainability'.
African resource-dependent economies In a blog post for Chamaeleo (15/06/2015), I examine how Zambia, Nigeria and Angola will need to adapt in an environment of falling commodities prices and a potential increase to US interest rates	Stephanie Flanders interview 14/05 On behalf of Engaged Investor and Pensions Insight, I interviewed Stephanie Flanders, chief market strategist for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, on the impact of the UK General Election result on the economy, outlook for the global economy and implications of the British referendum on EU membership	UK economy, inequality and Greece My appearance on the 'Talking Economics' podcast (07/05/2015) hosted by economist John Mills, alongside Sam Unsted, News Editor at financial newswire Alliance News. Topics: How well is the UK economy really doing? Should we be concerned about rising inequality in Britain? And what does the future hold for Greece and the Eurozone? (see 'Archive')
Issues framing the UK election I give an analysis of the issues framing the UK election debate during a discussion with Ed Mitchell on his 'Investment Perspectives' show, Share Radio, 09/02/2015	UK General Election prospects I discuss the then upcoming UK General Election, including possible coalition outcomes, Winston Churchill and what's changed about being a modern politician with 'Westminster Bubble' host Simon Rose, Share Radio, 30/01/2015	African economies outlook 2015 Package by Billy Bambrough at Share Radio which includes my views on the outlook for African economies ahead of the 2015 African Union Summit, Share Radio, 29/01/2015

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Democracy in Africa blog on #IIAG

Luisa Porritt shares and explores with us some of the big issues tackled at this week’s conversation on the 2016 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, hosted by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the index.

ECON+ Podcast Failures of Capitalism

In our fourth episode, we examine what’s gone wrong with capitalist systems around the world. Does capitalism always lead to crony capitalism? Is neoliberalism to blame for the rise of crony capitalism? Should monopolies exist? Luisa Porritt is joined by Victoria Collins, Pedro Sousa, and Ma Ria.

ECON+ Podcast: Brexit Part II

ECON+ Podcast: Brexit

Second episode in which we examine what brought the UK to the point of having a referendum on its relationship with the European Union and what might happen to the UK, EU and global economy in the event of a 'Leave' vote.

ECON+ Podcast: US Election

First ECON+ podcast in which we discuss what might happen to the U.S. economy under Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump and the impact on the global economy.

Brexit as a vehicle for discontent

Only a year since winning the election with a slim majority, David Cameron has effectively invited a midterm protest vote on his government with potentially disastrous consequences (Chamaeleo blog post)

Distressed schemes

Recent controversies surrounding the state of BHS and Tata Steel’s pension schemes have raised discussion about what trustees should do to mitigate further damage in the event of a distress scenario. Report on a panel at Workplace Pensions Live 2016 which examined their options.

Sustainability and business

The crisis engulfing Volkswagen shows the cost of pursuing unethical business practices, while firms like Tesla and Toyota have made billions out of a more sustainable alternative, I write in this Chamaeleo blog post which draws on the book 'Green Giants' by E. Freya Williams (28/09/2015)

UK consumer expenditure

The UK economy may be too reliant on consumer spending, and an expected interest rate rise within the next 11 months will put pressure on current expenditure levels, I argue in this blog post for Chamaeleo reposted on Business Insider UK (15/09/2015)

Greek growth problem

In a blog post for Chamaeleo (10/07/2015), reposted on Business Insider, I argue achieving economic growth is more of a problem for Greece than simply reducing its public debt

Pension funds and infrastructure

Why don't more pension funds invest in infrastructure? Here's my analysis for Pensions Insight following a joint symposium in Paris hosted by French insurer AXA and the United Nations Environment Programme on 'global financial sustainability'.

African resource-dependent economies

In a blog post for Chamaeleo (15/06/2015), I examine how Zambia, Nigeria and Angola will need to adapt in an environment of falling commodities prices and a potential increase to US interest rates

Stephanie Flanders interview 14/05

On behalf of Engaged Investor and Pensions Insight, I interviewed Stephanie Flanders, chief market strategist for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, on the impact of the UK General Election result on the economy, outlook for the global economy and implications of the British referendum on EU membership

UK economy, inequality and Greece

Issues framing the UK election

I give an analysis of the issues framing the UK election debate during a discussion with Ed Mitchell on his 'Investment Perspectives' show, Share Radio, 09/02/2015

UK General Election prospects

I discuss the then upcoming UK General Election, including possible coalition outcomes, Winston Churchill and what's changed about being a modern politician with 'Westminster Bubble' host Simon Rose, Share Radio, 30/01/2015

African economies outlook 2015

Package by Billy Bambrough at Share Radio which includes my views on the outlook for African economies ahead of the 2015 African Union Summit, Share Radio, 29/01/2015