Author Archives: HHG

Booth: Regulation the Problem, Not the Solution

Posted on 14.03.13

In a lecture at the University of Iceland 13 March 2013, sponsored by the School of Business at the University of Iceland, and by RNH, Professor Philip Booth of Cass Business School and the London IEA discussed the causes of … Continue reading →

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Booth: Real Causes of Financial Crisis: Wednesday 13 March, 12–13

Posted on 26.02.13

It is widely held that the financial crisis starting in 2007 and reaching its lowest point in October 2008 was caused by insufficient government regulation of financial markets. However, some financial experts argue that even if statutory regulation failed and … Continue reading →

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H. H. Gissurarson: Reports of Capitalism’s Demise Exaggerated

Posted on 20.02.13

Professor Hannes H. Gissurarson, a member of the RNH Academic Council, gave a paper in the Hall of Ceremonies at the University of Iceland 19 February 2013, called “Liberty, Crisis and Capitalism”. He said that recent reports of the demise … Continue reading →

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Personal Recollections of Four Modern Masters

Posted on 20.02.13

Professor Hannes H. Gissurarson, member of the RNH Academic Council, gave a talk at a meeting of the Association of Retired University of Iceland Employees 13 February 2013. The title was “Personal Recollections of Four Modern Masters”. There, Professor Gissurarson … Continue reading →

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Gissurarson on Crisis and Capitalism: Tuesday 19 February, 17–18

Posted on 18.01.13

Dr. Hannes H. Gissurarson, Professor of Politics at the University of Iceland and a member of the RNH Academic Council, will give a lecture at a meeting of the Institute of Public Administration and Politics at the University of Iceland, … Continue reading →

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Lively Discussion on the New Swedish Model

Posted on 14.01.13

Dr. Nils Karlson, director of Ratio Institute in Stockholm, lectured on the New Swedish Model at a well-attended meeting organised by RNH and the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland, Monday 14 January 2013. Ms. Alyson Bailes, … Continue reading →

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