These Times

Can British Growth Ever Recover?

Nov 28, 2023
The podcast discusses the sorry state of Britain's economy and explores the challenges of achieving growth. They analyze UK living standards, the government's plan to cut national insurance rates, and the impact of rising interest rates. The concept of 'Nice' no longer applies to the current economy and the podcast explores the possibility of a post-growth world. They also discuss the importance of GDP per capita, stagnant wages, and low productivity growth. The impact of energy importation and demographics on the economy are also examined.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Analysis of UK living standards and the autumn statement
01:33 • 3min
3
The Challenges of Paying for a Higher Debt Interest Bill
04:34 • 24min
4
The Concept of 'Nice', the End of an Era, and the Question of Post-Growth World
28:38 • 3min
5
Analyzing British Growth, Productivity, and Living Standards
31:13 • 4min
6
Impact of Energy Importation and Currency
34:48 • 16min
7
The Impact of Demographics on the Economy
50:55 • 5min