Laurens Norden

Co-Chair 2025/26 & Interviewer // in the committee since: 14-04-2024

Hey! I’m Laurens, an EBE student majoring in Economics. In my spare time I enjoy running and the guitar, and having a good (Belgian) beer whilst playing some cards with friends, but my academic interests include history, geopolitics and obviously, economics – with a special interest in trade theory and fiscal policymaking. To me, Room for Discussion is a collection of people who’ll challenge your beliefs like no one else, but who you can also banter with about the both the dumbest and smartest of topics!

Interviews:

The Original Sinn – Limits to European Integration with Hans-Werner Sinn

Feb 10, 2026

Geography as Destiny – Conversations with Historian Ian Morris

Sep 9, 2025

Banking with a Goodhart: Charles Goodhart on the Economics of a Changed World

May 21, 2025

Too Hot to Handle? R. Jisung Park on the Quiet Disruption & Division of Climate Change

Mar 24, 2025

Europe’s Comeback: Céline Gauer, Head of EU’s Covid Recovery Fund

Nov 14, 2024

Post Trade Clarity: Gary Stevenson on Economic Inequality and the Future of Capitalism

Oct 17, 2024