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Dominik Leusder

Research Director, LSE Global Economic Governance Commission; Writer, Leusder of Last Resort, London School of Economics

Search every verified Dominik Leusder interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Dominik Leusder, research director at the LSE Global Economic Governance Commission and writer of the Leusder of Last Resort Substack, appeared on the Odd Lots podcast on September 30, 2026, to discuss European economic competitiveness. He argued that the Draghi report may have mismeasured the scale of Europe's economic problems, citing its use of price-fixing methods that he described as a "frighteningly common" but "wrong measure." He also questioned the narrative of European decline, noting that while some Europeans enjoy more leisure time, this may not apply broadly to the middle and lower classes. On technology policy, Leusder said it is "probably true" that Europe will not create a frontier AI model soon and suggested it "shouldn't try to do so." Instead, he advocated for Europe to focus on sovereignty and avoiding dependence on the US or China for its tech stack, while tailoring AI regulation to the business needs of European corporates. He also discussed how high incomes in non-tradable sectors like healthcare and legal services may reflect rent-seeking and regulatory capture rather than genuine productivity.

Recent appearances

  • What Everyone Gets Wrong About the Economic Problems in Europe | Odd Lots

    It has been two years since the publication of the Draghi report and the problems the report identified about European competitiveness are far from solved: Demographic challenges, rising energy costs, and a lagging tech sector still cast a shadow over Europe. But according to the economist and policy analyst Dominik Leusder (who also writes the Leusder of Last Resort Substack) the Draghi report might have mismeasured the true scale of Europe's issues, and he asks if the popular narrative of European decline is an accurate one. We also speak about whether Europe needs a frontier AI model, why l…

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  • The French Lieutenant's Wager feat. Dominik Leusder

    Economist and host of the Eurotrash Podcast Dominik Leusder rejoins the gang to discuss the recent U.K. budget - who’s in, who’s out, who’s “hot” and who’s “not.” Also, a final look at the US presidential campaign through the lens of one Frenchman’s $30m commitment to Peanut the squirrel. Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon! (  / trashfuture  ) TRASHFUTURE LIVE ALERT We'll be live at Between the Bridges in London on Sunday, 24th November. Get tickets here! (https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/tra...) MILO ALERT Check out Milo’s UK Tour here: https://miloe…

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