The UK is the most unequal high-income country

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Jul 29, 2024

Sir Paul Collier, a distinguished development economist and former UK government advisor, dives into the pressing issue of economic inequality in the UK. He discusses how the UK ranks as the most unequal high-income country, highlighting the stark disparities shaped by geography and social conditions. Sir Paul critiques the government's approach to inequality and emphasizes the need for long-term investment in neglected regions. He also examines the impact of Brexit on Northern communities, advocating for local empowerment and effective tax reforms to foster a fairer society.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Economic Inequality in the UK

01:58 • 2min

Inequality and Life Chances in the UK

03:29 • 12min

Challenges of Inequality and Governance in the UK

15:21 • 22min

Navigating Personal Care and Business Compliance

37:21 • 2min

Brexit's Impact: Voices from the North

39:15 • 14min

Failing Promises: The Crisis of Inequality

53:40 • 10min

Reviving Regional Leadership and Tax Reform

01:03:50 • 11min

Exploring Tax Reforms for Equality

01:14:23 • 3min

We're not going to lie, there's some pretty depressing analysis here because we learn quite how unequal the UK is - how little social mobility there really is. We're speaking to Sir Paul Collier, a world-renowned development economist, a former UK government advisor and a professor at Oxford University. His latest book is Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places: https://amzn.to/4cRWIIm.

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