Nicholas Lardy

Nicholas Lardy is a Chinese economics expert who has spent his career sharing his intelligent insights with academic and research institutions alike. As a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute and former Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and the University of Washington, he enthusiastically examines the economic trajectory of China with a level of unparalleled poise. Showcased both through his work directing the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and heading the Yale University School of Management’s International Trade and Finance as a professor, Nicholas has established himself as the definitive expert to turn to.

In fact, Nicholas’s story begins at Yale University. Having completed and earned his PhD in Economics, he went on to become an Assistant and Associate Professor of Economics – a role that persisted until he transferred to the University of Washington. Here, he became a Professor of International Studies, while simultaneously serving as Chair of the China Programme. Nicholas had already made quite the name for himself when it comes to the study of China’s economy, and he’d only continue to do so as his career progressed. Now, he’s published a multitude of articles and books on the topic, and frequently shares his boundless knowledge with audiences in a gripping and engaging manner.

Alongside his extensive body of work – namely his recent books “The State Strikes Back: The End of Economic Reform in China” and “Markets over Mao: The Rise of Private Business in China” – Nicholas has had in-depth involvement with organisations of the highest economic prestige. For instance, he’s served as part of the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as editorial boards such as The China Review and Asia Policy. These individual factors come together to create an exemplary expert on China’s economic landscape. Nicholas Lardy truly is the man to dissect the most complex parts of the subject, making him a perfect pick for events focusing on foreign economics.

Nicholas Lardy embodies what it means to specialise in a subject. His extensive knowledge and experience enable him to discuss China’s economy with a grace and accuracy that’s nothing short of impressive. By hiring him, your audience will gain an accurate understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing China’s economy, and what that means for the global economic landscape. Insightful, fascinating, and filled with personal findings, Nicholas Lardy’s keynote presentations are designed to enthral. Hire him via Champions Speakers today and get an all-new perspective on China’s economic trajectory.