Speaker(s): Professor Valentino Larcinese | What are the advantages and disadvantages of the professionalisation of politics? Evidence comes from the Five Star Movement in the Italian parliament. Valentino Larcinese (@vlarcinese) is Professor in Public Policy, Department of Government, LSE. Oriana Bandiera (@orianabandiera) is Professor of Economics and Director of STICERD, LSE. The Department of Government (@LSEGovernment) is home to some of the most internationally respected experts in politics and government; producing influential research that has a global impact on policy, and delivering world-class teaching to our students. Twitter Hashtag for this event: #LSEDemocracy