Bank of England MPC visits Warwick Business School
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As part of their visit to the West Midlands and Oxfordshire, Professor Andrew Sentance and Paul Fisher, members of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will speak to students, staff, academics and business leaders at Warwick Business School (WBS) on Wednesday 20th October.
The aim of the visit is for the MPC to gain a deeper appreciation of the how current economic and business conditions are affecting the West Midlands, with each member following an individual itinerary over 2-3 days to talk with a wide range of businesses and organisations. They can also directly compare impressions of the region's experiences. The visit supplements individual visits and the business intelligence from the Bank's twelve Agencies around the United Kingdom, as well as information from business surveys and official statistics. Discussions with businesses also enable MPC members to explain the current policy position, the factors influencing monetary policy decisions and uncertainties and risks in the economic outlook. Additionally, they provide businesses with an opportunity to offer their insights and opinions about the economic situation and the MPC's policy stance.
Professor Mark Taylor, Dean of Warwick Business School said, " The Bank of England MPC is one of the most influential committees in the UK and it is appropriate that they have chosen WBS, one of the country's leading business schools as a venue for their presentation."
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