A lesson in economics and finance

Delhi Warwick Summer School 2017, a special learning programme for the students has successfully concluded with students from all over the country participating to make the most of this unique learning opportunity. This was the third chapter of this annual event which was a collaborative effort between The British School and The University of Warwick (UK).

The five days programme offered a unique course – Economics with Finance – which provided students with a unique insight into what it would be like to study these subjects at an undergraduate level. In addition to the academic lectures and seminars, it also included personal development and soft skills sessions where the focus was on strengthening key life skills such as communication techniques and effective teamwork.

The Summer School was led and taught by Professor Abhinay Muthoo, Professor of Economics and the Former Head of the Department of Economics, and currently the Dean of Warwick in London, and he was supported by Bozhena Kelestyn, Doctoral researcher and teaching assistant in the Warwick Business School.

Professor Muthoo, who himself delivered much of the teaching on the Summer School, was thrilled with the outcome and said, "Economics remains a big issue today. Understanding why markets fail or how we can better address our most stubborn public policy challenges are just some of the pressing questions facing economists around the globe. I'm excited to be part of this collaboration in the heart of Delhi. I want this experience to show students what it is like to learn economics or finance at degree level in a top University like Warwick, and in so doing I hope it inspires them to explore the disciplines further."

The Summer School culminated in a formal, gala reception to which students and parents were invited. The evening featured the formal graduation ceremony marking the successful completion of the course. Students were awarded prizes based on the skills sessions as well as one for overall Top Summer School Student.