2026 Memorial Lecture by Sir Tim Besley
Professor Sir Tim Besley, CBE, FBA – The Sir W. Arthur Lewis Professor of Development Economics at the London School of Economics, was the keynote speaker for the Sir Arthur Lewis Memorial Lecture, held on January 22, 2026.
His participation represented a profound connection between Saint Lucia and the institution where Sir Arthur's scholarship reached its peak.
Professor Besley's lecture, Economic Principles for the 21st Century, explored the continuing relevance of Lewis' theories to today's global development challenges, offering a deeply symbolic and inspiring contribution to the 2026 Nobel Laureate Festival.