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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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The role of the OBR

Fiscal Policy
25.7.2024
Exploring the role the OBR plays in our political and economic debate. Could a modest tweak to the ‘fiscal lock’ ensure proper scrutiny of the government's climate plans?
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The National Wealth Fund, 'de-risking' and conditionality

Industrial Strategy
17.7.24
A deep dive into ‘de-risking’ and important things to look out for as Labour announces more detail on its policies to grow and decarbonise the UK economy.
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Ownership
Paradigm shift
Tax
Fiscal policy

Delivering the 'decade of national renewal'

Fiscal Policy
10.7.24
We look at the economic inheritance the Conservatives have bequeathed Labour and suggest a few policy areas where there might be more scope for action now the election is behind us.
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Finance
Inequality
Fiscal policy
Energy

The public’s verdict on the economy?

Paradigm Shift
3.7.24
This week, we explore how public opinion on the economy has shaped the election so far and what, if anything, it can tell us about what’s to come.
Weekly updates
Election round-up

We need to talk about the Bank of England

Monetary Policy
28.6.24
Exploring the case for changing the UK’s macroeconomic framework and highlighting some forward-thinking proposals for a new monetary policy regime.
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Election Roundup
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