David Finch Lecture Series

The Finch Lecture is named after Dr David Finch (BCom 1944, BA (Hons) 1945, DCom 2002), a distinguished alumnus of the University of Melbourne, and a PhD recipient from the London School of Economics, where his supervisor was Lionel Robbins.

David was appointed to the newly established International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., where he held the position of Councillor and Director of the Exchange and Trade section of the IMF. Among his many achievements, he led the IMF consultation mission to Britain in 1976. Dr Finch retired in 1987 from his position as Counsellor and Head of the Exchange and Trade Relations Department.

The lecture focuses on the subject of evolving practices and principles and related issues pertaining to international monetary, financial, fiscal and trade integration and cooperation.

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Fragmentation and market power in the global economy

The 2025 David Finch lecture explored the significant shifts in global economic policies, the fragmentation of market power, and the impacts of global interconnectedness and the effect on the future of the world’s economy.

Professor Giancarlo Corsetti, Professor of Economics, joint chair Department of Economics and Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute

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