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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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Explaining Manchesterism

This week’s New Economy Brief explores what we know about Burnham’s proposed ‘Manchesterism’ and what it could mean for the UK.

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Are we witnessing the return of resource imperialism?

What is going on with US foreign policy? Is there any economic explanation for the current wave of aggression, or is it pure power politics?

Why private finance alone can’t restore nature

The challenges and controversies around funding solutions to the nature crisis with private capital, and proposals for alternatives.

Straight out of Davos

This edition of the New Economy Brief examines what Davos is, what’s on the agenda, the political backdrop and what civil society says needs to change.

Laying a foundation to reduce child poverty

Exploring the UK government's approach to tackling child and wider poverty.

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