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Dickens' use of exaggeration is key to his style. But its use has myriad effects from making a character's disposition unmissable, to adding whimsy and humour.
Narrative, the way a tale is told, is less straightforward than we might suppose. Austen handled irony brilliantly and systematically exploited new ways of narrating, including free indirect discourse. This lecture explores why Austen's way of narrating are so compelling.
A consideration of economic performance in terms of income and productivity growth, prior to and following the recession. We shall examine the so-called "productivity puzzle" and explore the possible explanations and solutions.
A debate on the theme: "What is the value of finance and insurance to the economy and are the right regulatory frameworks in place to underpin this value?”
How to interpret the published analysis on the consequences of a possible Brexit? How would exit from the EU affect the ability of the UK to share risk arising from macroeconomic shocks?
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