Andres Velasco
Dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and author of The London Consensus, offering expertise on public policy, international affairs, and political economy.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 4min
Greenland and The London Consensus
Andrés Velasco, LSE School of Public Policy dean and former Chilean finance minister, offers sharp perspective on geopolitics and policy. They unpack the U.S. bid for Greenland and what it says about rules-based order. The conversation probes market reactions, Europe’s leverage, rising populism, and the London Consensus as a rethink of policy priorities beyond GDP.
Oct 20, 2025 • 44min
The Deliveroo Effect: Why Instant Delivery Politics and Economics Is Harming Democracy and Making Us Miserable
Andres Velasco, former Finance Minister of Chile and Dean of Public Policy at the London School of Economics, tackles the 'Deliveroo effect,' highlighting how instant delivery expectations conflict with slow democratic processes. He argues that while nations like Poland experience economic growth, dissatisfaction persists. Velasco emphasizes the need for a 21st-century economic model that promotes happiness and inclusivity, warning that technology's rapid pace can fuel political discontent and authoritarianism, challenging the foundations of democracy.
