Dr. Nonna MAYER – Sciences Po, CNRS

Democracy, Engagement and Inequality

Debates led by Sacha BELIN (LF Chateaubriand Rome), Mina Dhuez Hashimoto (LFI Tokyo) et  Matheo Teichteil Koenigsbuch (LF Séoul)

This conference examines the reach of political commitments to address the challenges of economic and social inequalities. The transformation of the forms and repertoires of citizen engagement redefine the traditional approach to inequalities in France, Europe, Asia and the world. A conference where students addressed their roles as future citizens and the purpose they wish to give to their engagement. 

Mrs. Nonna MAYER, political scientist, is in charge of the “Contester” (Protest) series published by Sciences Po Press and devoted to the changing forms of group actions. She co-leads a research seminar on methodologies entitled “Questioning social sciences. Major controversies in social sciences”.

Dr. Hyun Bang Shin – London School of Economics

Urbanization and Inequalities in Asia

Debates led by Edith AHN (LF Séoul), 

This conference will bring together students from several schools in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss the urban development models specific to their country of residence, as well as the economic, social and territorial implications of these models with Professor SHIN Hyun Bang. 

Mr. Hyun Bang Shin, Professor of Geography and Urban Studies at the London School of Economics and Director of the LSE Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre. He is the author of numerous articles and books on Asian cities, their economic development and economic, social and territorial inequalities. 

Dr. Louis Chauvel – Université du Luxembourg

Social inequalities and class dynamics

Debates led by Elena RYARD (LF Kuala Lumpur) and Belén DE LATAILLADE (LFI Pékin). 

This conference allowed students to actively discuss the themes addressed by the economic and social science curriculum in Terminale (grade 12), but also to touch upon current issues related to social inequalities around the world.

Mr. Louis Chauvel, Professor of Sociology at the University of Luxembourg, is specialized in the analysis of social structures and change by generation. He has published many books and is particularly known for his work on generational inequalities and social classes in France.

Dr. Olivier Accominotti (LSE), Dr. Juan Flores (Université de Genève) & Dr. Stefano Ugolini (Sciences Po Toulouse), 

Should we expect a global financial crisis in the time of COVID-19?

Debates led in English and French by Hannah KEUM and Victor WARTEL (LF Séoul), Axelle LORGERIL (LFI Delhi), Haruka ITO (LFI TOKYO), Laila AZIZ (LFI Pékin), Hun Soo KIM, Lisa MASSICOT, Ugium Min (Lycée Marguerite Duras Ho Chi Minh Ville), Ariane PERRIN, Mayeul GUIRAUD, Pierre-Louis MORIN (LF Kuala Lumpur)

The 3 renowned speakers shared their expertise on global finance & issues rising from the current covid19 crisis. The conference was opened by His Excellency, Mr. Philippe Lefort, Ambassador of France to the Republic of Korea.

Mr. Olivier Accominotti, Associate Professor at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on the history of money and finance, in particular the international propagation of financial crises, the determinants of global capital flows, the political economy of exchange rate policies, and the effect of political institutions on countries’ access to capital markets.

Mr. Juan Flores, Professor at the University of Geneva, specializes in the history of financial crises, the financing of economic development in Latin America and the role of European financial centers at the end of the 19th century. 

Mr. Stefano Ugolini, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Toulouse. His research provides a long-term perspective on current economic issues, including central banking, monetary policy, exchange rate regimes, financial crises, economic integration, market microstructure, and banking microeconomics.