Luis Garicano

Economist, Professor at London School of Economics, Member of the European Parliament (2019-2022), Member of Mario Draghi’s Expert Group on the Economic Future of Europe

English

Spanish

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United Kingdom

Londres

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Who is Luis Garicano?

Luis Garicano is among the most influential European economists at the crossroads of policy, technology, and economics. Professor of Public Policy at the London School of Economics, senior fellow at the Bruegel think tank, and former Member of the European Parliament, he was selected as one of 14 experts by Mario Draghi to shape Europe’s economic future. His background combines a distinguished academic career with an active role in designing public policy and structural reforms across the EU, making him an authoritative voice on geoeconomics, digitalization, governance, and institutional resilience.

What is his professional background?

Garicano has been a tenured professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and currently holds a chair in Public Policy at the London School of Economics. His research has delved into the relationship between technology, organization, and productivity, and his work has been published in the most prestigious academic journals in economics. From 2019 to 2022, he served as a Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of Renew Europe, leading key reforms such as the European Recovery Fund and the response to the war in Ukraine. He is a regular contributor to media outlets such as the Financial Times, Le Monde, El País, and El Mundo, and currently co-directs the “Silicon Continent” blog focused on innovation, technology, and European policy.

Speaker’s Conferences

What are his conferences like?

Luis Garicano’s talks combine analytical depth with pedagogical clarity. His style is rigorous yet accessible, ideal for audiences seeking to understand global challenges from a European perspective and with a forward-looking vision. He explores the interconnections between technology, politics, and economics, as well as the reforms Europe needs to remain competitive, sustainable, and cohesive. His presentations are evidence-based, robust, and enriched with practical reflections drawn from both academia and his parliamentary experience.

Selection of conferences

Europe at the Crossroads: Economics, Technology and Politics in the ‘Geoeconomic Era’

A deep dive into how global tensions, technological transformation, and climate challenges are reshaping Europe’s role. Garicano analyzes what capacities the EU needs to become a relevant power in the new world economic order.

Reimagining Europe: Institutions, Single Market and Digital Sovereignty

Based on his legislative and academic work, this talk explores how to strengthen European institutions to face future crises. Includes proposals on eurobonds, common taxation, and sovereign digitalization.

War, Pandemic and Economic Resilience: Building a Stronger Europe

Insights into economic responses to recent crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the invasion of Ukraine, and what these reveal about Europe’s ability to respond to external shocks.

Global Economic Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities for Europe

This conference offers a comprehensive analysis of the international economic situation, macroeconomic trends, and the factors shaping Europe’s economic future.

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