Andy Haldane

In this engaging discussion, Andy Haldane, former chief economist at the Bank of England, and Daniela Gabor, a professor of economics, dissect the intricate interplay between bond markets and central bank actions. They explore why governments fear bond markets and how recent fiscal decisions in the UK correlate with these financial forces. The conversation delves into the impacts of quantitative easing and tightening, the potential risks of central bank independence, and the future of industrial policy in a changing economic landscape.