Linda Yueh is an accomplished economist, author, and broadcaster known for her expertise in global economic issues. She is a Fellow in Economics at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, and an Adjunct Professor of Economics at London Business School. She also teaches at the LSE's IDEAS research centre and has worked at Peking University. Linda is a member of the Policy Committee of the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and the Advisory Board at LSE IDEAS. She has contributed to the UK Treasury’s Independent Review Panel on Ring-Fencing and Proprietary Trading and has advised the UK Board of Trade. In recognition of her work, she was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2023. As an author, Linda has written several books on economics and globalisation, including "The Great Crashes" and "The Great Economists." She is also the Editor of the Economic Growth and Development book series at Routledge. In broadcasting, Linda has presented various programmes for BBC Radio 4 and the World Service, and has hosted BBC TV series such as "The New Middle Class" and "Next Billionaires." She was previously the Chief Business Correspondent for BBC News and hosted "Talking Business with Linda" on BBC World TV. Linda is a sought-after speaker on global economic issues and has moderated high-level events. She is an Associate Fellow at Chatham House and advises international organisations, including the World Bank and the European Commission. In addition to her academic and professional roles, Linda serves on various philanthropic and corporate boards. She is a Non-Executive Director of UK publicly listed companies, Chair of Baillie Gifford’s The Schiehallion Fund, and a Trustee of the Coutts Foundation and Malaria No More UK. Linda's contributions to economics and her ability to explain complex concepts have made her a figure in the field, influencing economic policy and public discourse globally.
