97. The Economics of Happiness

97. The Economics of Happiness

Robert and Steph are joined by Lord Richard Layard, a 90 year old economist who has dedicated his life to researching and encouraging politicians to consider the happiness of their populations when taking decisions. They also discuss whether faster growing economies increase wellbeing and how the presence of women in politics has positive effects on the people who live in those countries (most of the time). Sign up to our newsletter to get more stories from the world of business and finance. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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79.⁠ ⁠The Plan To Get Britain Back To Work

79.⁠ ⁠The Plan To Get Britain Back To Work

The number of people who’ve left the Labour force because of mental and physical ill health is at record levels. It means employers can’t hire the people they need, the country is dependent on immigra...

28 Juli 202445min

78. What impact would another Trump presidency have on the UK?

78. What impact would another Trump presidency have on the UK?

How much will a new US president hurt or help our economy? Where will Rachel Reeves find the money to fill an enormous hole in the public finances that she’ll reveal next week? Will her new 'Covid Cza...

24 Juli 202443min

77. What do small businesses think about the new worker’s rights?

77. What do small businesses think about the new worker’s rights?

Robert and Steph are joined by one of the most famous investors in the United Kingdom, Deborah Meaden, to hear about her conversation with Keir Starmer on the future of business, what it’s like to be ...

21 Juli 202435min

76. Is Labour's King's Speech bold enough?

76. Is Labour's King's Speech bold enough?

Sir Keir Starmer says his big ambitions are to rebuild prosperity and trust. What new laws did he propose in the King’s speech? Will they work and are they enough? Robert and Steph are joined by Alast...

18 Juli 202440min

75.⁠ ⁠Bank of England Economist: Interest rates must be cut

75.⁠ ⁠Bank of England Economist: Interest rates must be cut

Economist and external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Swati Dhingra talks to Robert and Steph about why she thinks the time has come to lower Bank Rate, the interest rate s...

14 Juli 202444min

74. Labour’s first economic move in government

74. Labour’s first economic move in government

Does capitalism only work if people continue to be poor? How can we encourage young people to contribute to their pension? What do we know so far about Labour's economic policy? Steph and Robert answe...

10 Juli 202447min

73. What will Keir Starmer do now?

73. What will Keir Starmer do now?

Robert and Steph debrief after an incredibly dramatic week in politics, discussing the new cabinet appointments, what it’s like to ask a question at a Prime Minister’s press conference and how the mar...

7 Juli 202435min

72. Polling Day Special: What happens if Labour fail?

72. Polling Day Special: What happens if Labour fail?

How would Great British Energy actually work? Could the Lib Dems become the official opposition? What would Robert and Steph do if they were in charge of the budget? The Rest Is Money team answer the ...

3 Juli 202446min

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