Reith Lectures

Reith Lectures

The economic historian Professor Niall Ferguson presents the 2012 BBC Reith Lectures, titled The Rule of Law and Its Enemies. Across four programmes he explores the role of man-made institutions on global economic growth and democracy, referencing the global economic crisis and financial regulation, as well as the Arab Spring. The first programme will be available to download on Tuesday, 19 June 2012.

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  • Welcome 23 May 2012

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    The 2012 BBC Reith Lectures will be presented by the economic historian Professor Niall Ferguson. Titled The Rule of Law and its Enemies, Professor Ferguson's lectures will explore the role man-made institutions have played in the development of global economic growth and democracy. The first programme will be available to download on Tuesday, 19 June 2012.

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