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7 May 2014: It was not until the advent of the Second World War, ten years after the initial stock market crash, that economic output in the US recovered its pre-1929 levels. ... This devastating period of economic meltdown caused untold hardship to millions in the

21 May 2014: Professor Hart will show how such social dynamics may have surprising lessons to give to the troubled market economy in the 21st century. ... Professor Hart is currently the co-director of the Human Economy Programme in Pretoria University and Centennial

1 Oct 2014: There is no ‘right background’ for Cambridge, no right school to have attended, no hidden test of social and economic circumstances. ... contribution our freedom allows – and impels us – to make to the economic and social well-being of our region

11 Nov 2014: Many of the original artists – and even performers still today – came from areas of high social and economic deprivation and this is often reflected in their lyrics, for example The Message ... He wishes to set up with schools, youth clubs and prisons

2 Jan 2014: Economic geographer Professor Ash Amin has been awarded a CBE for his services to Social Science.

9 Jan 2014: The Darwin series started in 1986 and consists of eight public lectures which aim to present complex ideas in an easy to understand manner. This year the

13 Jan 2014: A method for estimating the economic impact of climate change, it’s been used by governments worldwide, the IMF and other international organisations, since its original inception in 2002. ... The impact of Hope’s work has been fundamental. The 2007

16 Jan 2014: Search. Search. Cambridge researchers learn lessons from recent storm surge. Research. ... But, as Dr Spencer’s results show, there are still lessons to be learned from today’s floods that could help prevent tomorrow’s victims.

20 Jan 2014: The World Economic Forum is an independent international organisation engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas; this year’s theme is The ... Apart from the Annual Meeting,

21 Jan 2014: In a series of three public lectures at Cambridge University during the first week of February, the eminent historian and author Margaret MacMillan will look at the political, social and economic