Debates on scrapping national insurance, the economic implications, and challenges of simplifying the tax system are discussed. Political editor shares insights on the idea's reception. Different perspectives on the potential abolition and its impact on work taxes, public services, and the economy are explored.

Since the Wall Street Crash in 1929, financial meltdowns have repeatedly sent shockwaves through our world. From the currency crises of the 1980s and 1990s, to Japan’s housing crash, the dot com boom and bust, the global financial meltdown, the euro crisis and the COVID pandemic. In May 2023, economist Linda Yueh came to Intelligence Squared to tell the stories of these historic events and what we can learn from them. Drawing from her new book The Great Crashes, Yueh warns about where the next crash might come from and shows how to prepare for them and prevent them. Joining her in conversation is politician and author, Jesse Norman.We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2. And if you’d like to get ad-free access to all Intelligence Squared podcasts, including exclusive bonus content, early access to new episodes and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared today for just £4.99, or the equivalent in your local currency . Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this discussion, Linda Yueh, a Professor of Economics at London Business School and Fellow at Oxford, unpacks the telltale signs of impending global crashes. She examines how emotional factors like FOMO contribute to financial bubbles, drawing parallels to historical downturns such as the dotcom bubble. Yueh also highlights the consequences of the Silicon Valley Bank crisis, the complexities of China’s economy, and the intertwined risks of climate change and economic stability, offering lessons from the past for a resilient future.

Exploring historic financial crashes and their societal impacts, from the Great Crash of 1929 to the dot-com bubble burst. Analyzing tech market cycles, stock market dominance, and economic recovery post-crash. Discussing lessons learned and forewarnings for future financial crises, with a focus on China's property sector. Comparing historical crashes and investment strategies, highlighting the importance of leadership and financial literacy.

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.In this episode he’s joined by economist Linda Yueh, news editor Jess Winch and climate editor Jeevan Vasagar. They discuss Henry Kissinger’s record, Elon Musk telling advertisers on X/Twitter to “go f***” themselves, and the UN’s climate summit in Dubai.What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers. To find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists- Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content- Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the devastating effects of the climate emergency becoming more urgent by the day, the COP26 summit in Glasgow now represents a pivotal moment in global cooperation on the issue. Can anything meaningful be achieved without collaboration from the big players such as China, the US and the EU? Economist Linda Yueh is joined by journalist and environment specialist Isabel Hilton of China Dialogue plus Bloomberg News climate and energy reporter Akshat Rathi to answer this and get a primer on the big debates ahead. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exploring the competitive dynamics between the US and China in 2020 with Ian Bremmer, Linda Yueh, and Ngaire Woods. Topics include trade war complexities, economic nationalism, technological decoupling, geopolitical risks, and the impact of the US election on US-China relations.

Shanghai-based journalist Liyan Ma, business strategy consultant Shaun Rein, and economist Linda Yueh discuss China's growing debt problem, the impact of consumer credit on the younger generation, and the challenges faced by the government in regulating shadow banking. The podcast explores the dichotomy of China's economic growth amidst celebrations and protests, emphasizing the need to address the mounting debt crisis to prevent severe economic repercussions.

Economist Linda Yueh and Shaun Rein discuss the implications of China's economic slowdown on the global economy. They touch on declining consumer spending trends in Shanghai, the trade war with the US, and the risks associated with high debt levels in China. The podcast explores the blame game dynamics between the US and China, the impact of tariffs on Chinese products, and the potential ramifications of China's economic downturn on the global economy.

Experts like David Spiegelhalter and Linda Yueh dive into intriguing stats of 2013, including income inequality, computing advancements, mathematical problems, and the impact of quantitative easing on the art market.