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"Makes Sense?" - Harry Potter: just like magic, will money disappear? - Finance
In the first English episode of the podcast MAKES SENSE?, Mary Michaelides addresses a burning current topic: the gradual disappearance of physical currency from our daily lives. To shed light on this fascinating subject, she has called upon a "finance wizard", Laurent-Emmanuel Calvet, SKEMA professor in finance. Lumos! Light up your mind and get ready for a magical journey into the world of Harry Potter, in English!
The disappearance of physical currency
Over the span of a few years, coins and notes have become increasingly rare. Our bank cards and mobile apps have become our new magic wands, allowing us to purchase anything we desire, even our morning pastry, with a simple gesture. This shift towards a cashless society raises numerous questions among the population. What will be the consequences on our lives and our economy? Who will it benefit?
Laurent-Emmanuel Calvet's intervention
To help us untangle these complex issues, Mary has invited Laurent-Emmanuel Calvet, a newly arrived Finance professor-researcher at SKEMA Business School in autumn 2023 and a member of the
Learn more
To find out more about Laurent-Emmanuel Calvet and his work within the FAIRR centre and the Transformation Academy of SKEMA Business School, you can visit this page.
