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Over the last decade the world has experienced a series of profound economic problems - from the financial crash to the climate crisis, from rising inequality to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economics is changing to try and solve these problems.
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Reforming the civil service... again?

Public Services
19.3.2025
This week, we look at the recent history of civil service reform, this government’s plans, and why quango-cutting is not the most effective route to better public services.
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The end of the 'peace dividend'?

Fiscal Policy
12.3.25
This week’s New Economy Brief explores the various proposals being discussed in Germany and the EU for funding increased defence spending, and compares them to the policy options on offer in the UK.

The seventh carbon budget

Climate Change
7.3.25
This week, we unpack the CCC’s recommendations, the outlook for net zero and why public investment is key to reaching climate change targets.

AI and energy use

Digital Platforms
26.2.25
Exploring the environmental implications of AI systems, post-DeepSeek.

The economic backdrop to the German election

Macroeconomic Policy
21.2.25
This week, we explore the economic backdrop to the German election and the economic policies of the many political parties contesting Sunday’s vote.
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