Frances Cairncross

About the author

Frances Cairncross, with a distinguished career as The Economist's management editor, boasts academic credentials from Oxford and Brown Universities. She leads the UK's Economic and Social Research Council, highlighting her influence in economic research. Cairncross is also known for her insightful books, including "Costing the Earth" and "The Death of Distance," which explore the environmental challenges and the impact of the communications revolution, respectively.