Michael Spence

Michael Spence

Keynote Speaker: Nobel Prize Winning Economist & Commissioner for the Global Commission on Internet Governance

Michael Spence Biography

Michael Spence is the Philip H. Knight Professor Emeritus of Management in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, a Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution at Stanford, and a Distinguished Visiting Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is an Adjunct Professor at Bocconi University in Milan, and an Honorary Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford University.

In 2001, he received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his work in the field of information economics.

He is the author of "The Next Convergence: The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World," published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (May 10, 2011).

He is a Senior Advisor to Jasper Ridge Partners and a Senior Advisor to General Atlantic Partners, and chairs GA’s Global Growth Institute. He chairs the Advisory Board of the Asia Global Institute and was the Chairman of The Independent Commission on Growth and Development (2006-2010). He is a member of the Advisory Council of the Luohan Academy in Hangzhou. He served as Dean of the Stanford Business School from 1990 to 1999 and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University from 1984 to 1990.

He was awarded the John Kenneth Galbraith Prize for excellence in teaching and the John Bates Clark Medal, awarded to American economists under age 40 for a "significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge."

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Michael Spence Speaking Topics

China’s Future Growth Potential and Growth Patterns

China is a high middle income country. But that averages across considerable variation in incomes across and within regions. Some of the future growth potential lies in bringing the lower income up to tier one city levels. In addition, there is considerable potential to increase productivity across the economy as a second growth driver. That said, future growth rates at full potential will not be as high as those in the early 2000’s. The catch-up effect in terms of technology was powerful then. But China has dramatically closed the gap. I will then talk about some particularly high growth areas in the global economy and China’s participation in them.

Michael Spence Videos

Michael Spence - Bloomberg Television
Michael Spence: The Next Convergence (1/5) - YouTube

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What topics does Michael Spence speak about?

Michael Spence is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Economy, Climate Change, World Affairs, Conservative, Government, Business, Business Leadership, Relationships, Professors and Technology.

Where does Michael Spence travel from?

Michael Spence generally travels from Milan, Italy and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Michael Spence is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Finance, Economy and Climate Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Spence for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Michael Spence generally travels from Milan, Italy and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Stiglitz, Peter Diamandis and Paul Polman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Spence for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/08/2024.

Michael Spence Speaking Topics

  • China’s Future Growth Potential and Growth Patterns

    China is a high middle income country. But that averages across considerable variation in incomes across and within regions. Some of the future growth potential lies in bringing the lower income up to tier one city levels. In addition, there is considerable potential to increase productivity across the economy as a second growth driver. That said, future growth rates at full potential will not be as high as those in the early 2000’s. The catch-up effect in terms of technology was powerful then. But China has dramatically closed the gap. I will then talk about some particularly high growth areas in the global economy and China’s participation in them.

Michael Spence Videos

Michael Spence - Bloomberg Television
Michael Spence: The Next Convergence (1/5) - YouTube

Michael Spence Reviews

  • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (“IEEE”) - May 09 2024

  • How do I book Michael Spence to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michael Spence for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michael Spence, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michael Spence or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Michael Spence for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Michael Spence, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michael Spence are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael Spence, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Michael Spence speak about?

    Michael Spence is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Economy, Climate Change, World Affairs, Conservative, Government, Business, Business Leadership, Relationships, Professors and Technology.
  • Where does Michael Spence travel from?

    Michael Spence generally travels from Milan, Italy and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Michael Spence?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Spence for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael Spence for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michael Spence or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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