The Rest Is Money

108. Rachel Reeves Has Made An Important Start

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Nov 4, 2024
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Andy Haldane
In this engaging discussion, Andy Haldane, the former Chief Economist of the Bank of England and now leading the Royal Society of Arts, dives into critical issues affecting the UK economy. He evaluates whether the Chancellor's budget takes enough risks, and challenges the pessimistic outlook on productivity and wages. Haldane emphasizes the urgent need for reforms in education to prepare a skilled workforce for modern demands and critiques current governmental policies on investment and labor mobility amidst rising economic uncertainty.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Navigating Risk Aversion in Government Investment
02:43 • 6min
3
Revamping Energy and Transport for a Green Future
09:04 • 23min
4
Empowering Creatives and Addressing Demographic Challenges
32:02 • 5min
5
Economic Uncertainty and Job Mobility
37:13 • 7min
6
Post-Budget Analysis and Future Economic Strategies
43:58 • 2min