George Soros will unveil his latest thinking on economics and politics during a lecture series hosted by the Central European University (CEU) from October 26-30, 2009. Soros will discuss his general theory of reflexivity and its application to financial markets, providing insights into the recent financial crisis.

The lectures will be held at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest, from 2.00-4.00 Central European time each day. Mr. Soros will answer questions from global audiences at partner institutions participating by videoconference as well as the audience in Hungary.

Speaker: Mr. George Soros

Topic:Capitalism versus Open Society

Time: Thursday 29 October, 21:00—23:00

Venue: Room 604, Starr Building, School of Management at Fudan University

　In this lecture, George Soros will explore the conflict between capitalism and open society, market values and social values. Focusing on the principal-agent problem, he will use contemporary economic and political examples to challenge market fundamentalism while presenting ideas for protecting the public good more effectively.

Tickets will be available at the reception on 7^th Floor of Starr Building since 9 a.m on Oct.28^th.

Contact Number: 021-55664771

Other Universities will participate into the coming lectures:

Lecture 1: General Theory of Reflexivity

Monday 26 October, 2.00-4.00 pm CET

Videoconference with the London School of Economics

Lecture 2: Financial Markets

Tuesday 27 October, 2.00-4.00 pm CET

Videoconference with Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Lecture 3: Open Society

Wednesday 28 October, 4.00-6.00 pm CET　

Videoconference with Columbia University

Lecture 4: Capitalism versus Open Society

Thursday 29 October, 2.00-4.00pm CET

Videoconference with Fudan University

Lecture 5: The Way Ahead

Friday 30 October, 1.00-3.00pm CET

Videoconference with Hong Kong University