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1. How did Long Finance start?In 2009 Professor Michael Mainelli and Bob Giffords published their book “The Road To Long Finance: A Systems View Of The Credit Scrunch”. It laid out a provocative analysis of the financial crisis in an attempt to widen the debate and to look at ways of re-thinking aspects of the financial system. The book was the catalyst for establishing the Long Finance initiative, which aims to improve society’s understanding and use of finance over the long-term. 2. What does Long Finance do?Long Finance hosts round table events, conferences and seminars; publishes research and thought-pieces from experts in financial services; and runs four programmes which focus on different aspects of the financial system from different perspectives. Since 2009 we have supported or hosted over 40 events. In 2010 we published five reports (including GFCI 7 and 8) all of which are available to download for free online. 3. What are the objectives of Long Finance?Long Finance has four major objectives:
4. What is Long Finance exploring?Long Finance is using its online community to explore the issues that we think are important - check the discussion pages of the Long Finance NEWS group and contribute your thoughts! 5. Who is involved in Long Finance?Long Finance is managed by Z/Yen Group and is supported by Gresham College and the City of London Corporation. Further information is available on the Sponsors and Key Individuals pages of this website. 6. What are the Long Finance programmes?The four Long Finance programmes are:
7. How can I get involved?If you would like further information about sponsorship opportunities please contact
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