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Pull up a Chair with Bina Mehta

Episode 19 - Paul Johnson, Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies

Mar 4, 2024
51:26

In the latest episode of 'Pull up a Chair', Bina speaks with Paul Johnson, the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, a position he has held since 2011. One of the UK’s most respected economists, Paul is the longest serving IFS Director, and for the past 11-years has also been a visiting professor in economics at UCL.

Paul has a wealth of experience to drawn upon including hands-on experience of government having worked as a senior civil servant in the Treasury, and as chief economist at the Department for Education. Paul was also a member of the UK Climate Change Committee and author of The Sunday Times best-selling book: ‘Follow the Money: How much does Britain cost?’

In their discussion, Paul shares insights on the worlds of government, business, and higher education, and how they can work better together to achieve sustainable growth.

Join the conversation on sustainable growth!

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