59. Tim Harford, the Undercover Economist: Are we too ideological about privatisation?
Is happiness correlated with GDP? Are Gen Z richer than their parents? Could Modern Monetary Theory ever be implemented? Robert is joined by Tim Harford, the Undercover Economist, to answer all these ...
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58. Is ‘sick note culture’ real? Why are living standards still stagnating? Will the UK always be a global economic power?
Why has the UK workforce shrunk by half a million people post-COVID? Do UK businesses need better managers? How do we restore faith in democracy in the UK and abroad? This week Robert is joined by And...
15 Mai 202428min
57. How to fix UK growth, why economists fail, and restructuring our economic institutions - Andy Haldane
What’s caused the UK’s growth problem and how can we fix it? Does the UK need more domestic investment? Should our economists be able to predict crises? As interest rates are left unchanged at a 16-y...
12 Mai 202449min
56. Brexit benefits, accepting failure, and working in James Bond's office - Dominic Johnson: Minister for Investment
Can we attract companies to list in the UK by thinking more holistically? Are there any long-term benefits of Brexit? What's it like working in James Bond's office? Join Robert as he interviews Minist...
8 Mai 202458min
55. Liz Truss: The Finale (Part 5)
In the final part of her interview, Liz Truss joins us to give her side of the story and discuss the aftermath of the minibudget that ultimately led to her downfall. Sign up to our newsletter to get...
5 Mai 202435min
54. The Liz Truss Interview: Who Killed Liz Truss? (Part 4)
At what point did Liz Truss know her days were numbered? Have politicians given away too much power to the Bank of England? Does she really believe that cutting taxes raises money for the government? ...
1 Mai 202444min
53. Founding a bank, fighting for financial justice, and tackling loan sharks - Dave Fishwick
What are the obstacles in creating a new bank? Has banking become unethical? Should bankers' bonuses be capped? Join Steph and Robert as they interview Dave Fishwick, the businessman behind 'The Bank...
28 Apr 202435min
52. When privatisation fails: Why is the water industry drowning in debt?
How did Thames Water end up with so much debt? Do borrowing water companies serve only to pay their investors? Is this the start of a financial catastrophe? Join Steph and Robert in this deep dive int...
24 Apr 202434min
