Andrés Velasco
Dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and former Finance Minister of Chile, known for work on macroeconomic policy and development; co-editor of The London Consensus.
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Apr 11, 2026 • 58min
Andrés Velasco on Oil Shocks and Financial Crises
Andrés Velasco, Dean of LSE’s School of Public Policy and former Chilean finance minister, discusses oil shocks, financial fragility, and the London Consensus. He weighs the risk that the Middle East war could echo the 1970s, flags AI-driven valuations and private credit as potential triggers, and outlines warning signs to watch in markets.
Dec 12, 2025 • 43min
S8 Ep64: A London economic consensus?
Tim Besley, a renowned economist from the London School of Economics, and Andrés Velasco, a former policymaker, dive deep into the challenges facing today's economic landscape. They discuss their ambitious work, The London Consensus, which aims to provide adaptable policy principles rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. The duo highlights the need for well-being beyond GDP, the importance of growth, and the crucial role of state capacity in effective governance. They also caution against simplistic economic paradigms while emphasizing coherent narratives for better policymaking.
