Oxford Elevate

Oxford Elevate

Oxford Elevate's programmes have been created to empower and inspire the next generation of global business leaders.

Our programmes do more than teach economics — they reshape how leaders think. Drawing on teaching from the world’s leading economists, participants develop clearer judgement, stronger analytical frameworks, and new ways of approaching complex strategic problems.

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Economics for Business Leaders Programme

Oxford Elevate’s flagship programme develops the economic thinking senior leaders need to navigate complexity and make better strategic decisions. Combining guided online learning with an immersive week in Oxford, participants gain rigorous analytical frameworks and apply them directly to real-world challenges alongside an exceptional peer group.

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Gen Z and Intergenerational Dynamics Workshop

This one-day Oxford workshop explores the economic forces driving generational change at work — from shifting expectations and labour markets to productivity, incentives, and organisational design.

Combining rigorous economic insight with practical application, the session equips leaders with the frameworks needed to understand these shifts and respond with clarity and confidence in fast-changing workplaces.

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Tailored Programmes

Our tailored programmes are designed for organisations facing complex, fast-moving challenges - where clear thinking matters most.

Drawing on Oxford’s research expertise, we translate rigorous economic insight into practical frameworks that help leaders understand incentives, behaviour, and markets. From AI adoption to climate transition, programmes are shaped around your priorities, equipping teams with the judgement and clarity to act confidently in uncertain environments.

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Pressure Points: How Sanctions Reshape Trade, Finance, and Firm Behaviour

What secrets about sanctions evasion are hidden in trade data? Who fears secondary sanctions - and who shrugs them off? And why has Russia’s pivot toward the Chinese renminbi accelerated so dramatically under Western restrictions? This talk explores these questions in the context of the unprecedented sanctions imposed on Russia after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

This talk will be moderated by Chad Bown, Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of State in the Biden administration from January 2024 to January 2025.

Online
Thursday 26th February 2026 2:00PM

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Gen Z & Intergenerational Dynamics

This intensive one-day workshop explores the evolving dynamics between generations in the workplace through an economic lens, exploring how generational differences shape labour market participation, management practices, and mental health in the workplace. Discover data-driven insights to better understand the economic impact of intergenerational teams and how to harness their full potential.

Monday, 16 March 2026
Cohen Quad, University of Oxford
09:30 – 18:00

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'What Economists Really Do'

On topics ranging from the climate crisis to labour market discrimination, Oxford economists are working with governments and businesses around the world to improve policy and make the economy work better for everyone. Find out how economics can be used to shed light on some of the biggest issues facing society today.

WERD is run as an outreach programme by the Department of Economics, Oxford University to inspire the study of economics and share 'What Economists Really Do'. All past episodes are available on our YouTube Channel.

Oxford Elevate

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Economics for Business Leaders

Tailored Programmes

Events & Series

About Oxford Elevate

Alumni

Get in Touch

Economics for Business Leaders Programme

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Gen Z and Intergenerational Dynamics Workshop

Tailored Programmes

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Pressure Points: How Sanctions Reshape Trade, Finance, and Firm Behaviour

Gen Z & Intergenerational Dynamics

'What Economists Really Do'

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