Dambisa Moyo

Renowned Global Economist & Author

Dambisa Moyo

Renowned Global Economist & Author

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Biography

Dr. Dambisa Moyo is a pre-eminent thinker, who influences key decision-makers in strategic investment and public policy. She is respected for her unique perspectives, her balance of contrarian thinking with measured judgment, and her ability to turn economic insight into investible ideas.

Dambisa has earned a strong reputation as a top-tier opinion former and trusted advisor on Macroeconomics, Geopolitics, Technology and Millennial themes. She is a Board member of The 3M Company, Chevron and Conde Nast. She holds a Doctorate in Economics from Oxford, a Masters from Harvard, and is recognized for fresh and innovative ideas as the Author of four (4) New York Times Bestselling Books: Edge of Chaos: Why Democracy is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth and How to Fix It (2018), Winner Take All: China’s race for Resources and What it Means for the World (2012), How the West Was Lost: Fifty Years of Economic Folly and the Stark Choices Ahead (2011), Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working and How There is a Better Way for Africa (2009).

Dambisa is an honorary fellow of the Foreign Policy Association and member of the Bretton Woods Committee. Dambisa was named to the list of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World; has published in the Financial Times, WSJ, Barrons, Harvard Business Review and has travelled to over 65 countries. In her spare time, she runs marathons and practices Pilates.

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How to Question the Greatest Economic Ideas

In this speech, Dr. Dambisa Moyo outlines the life and work of the seven greatest economists, their key ideas, and the importance of their ideas for the future of the global economy:

Adam Smith’s The Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Thomas Malthus’s An Essay on the Principle of Population
David Ricardo’s On The Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation
Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto & Das Kapital
John Maynard Keynes’ The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money
Joseph Schumpeter’s Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy
Friedrich von Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom

Economic thinking of these seven economists has underpinned the global economic progress of the past two centuries; from agrarian local economies to today’s US$100 trillion global economy.

This year marks 250 years since the United States declared independence, and 250 years since the publication of The Wealth of Nations by the “Father of Economics,” Adam Smith. In an era of heightened economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflicts, and social instability, now is the time to analyze, the veracity and relevance of the most important ideas that have governed the global economy for the past 250 years. We must, as a society, interrogate the extent to which these ideas remain relevant to our future.

The Future in Macroeconomic Terms: Global Growth Outlook & Markets

Dambisa Moyo dives into the intricate dynamics of the global economy, offering an expert analysis of future growth trajectories and market trends. Drawing from her extensive experience in international economics, Dr. Moyo provides a comprehensive overview of the factors shaping global growth and market strategies driving the net wave of global prosperity.

Investment Themes in a De-Globalizing World

As the world grapples with shifting trade policies, Dr. Dambisa Moyo explores the critical investment themes emerging in a de-globalizing landscape. This keynote addresses how Dr. Moyo’s deep understanding of global markets and economic policy equips her audience with the knowledge to navigate and capitalize on the evolving investment climate.

Policy, Business, and Democracy

In this thought-provoking presentation, Dr. Dambisa Moyo examines the complex interplay between policy, business, and democracy in today’s fast-changing world. Discussing how businesses can thrive while upholding democratic values and navigating regulatory challenges, Dr. Moyo offers a roadmap for leaders seeking to balance profit and purpose in a landscape marked by political and economic uncertainty.

Navigating the New Investment Paradigm

Global economist and investor Dr. Dambisa Moyo explains how shifting macro forces are redefining investment decisions. As co-principal of a multi-billion family office and a board director for companies including Chevron and Starbucks, she offers a unique vantage point on what truly drives risk and return in turbulent markets. Moyo explores what is driving market behavior today, how the AI boom is shaping valuations, and why energy and geopolitical shifts are altering long-held assumptions.

She helps audiences see where risk is building and where opportunity still exists. The result is a clearer understanding of how to allocate capital in a world that no longer resembles the past. Leaders leave with a practical sense of what matters now, how to think about concentration, and how to prepare for the next phase of the investment cycle.