Mervyn King

Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England and author, joins Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times. They dive into why central banks mismanaged inflation post-pandemic and the challenges ahead. King discusses the importance of maintaining independence amid political pressures, especially as the landscape shifts with cryptocurrencies. They also reflect on the economic fallout of Brexit and how it has reshaped fiscal strategies in the UK. This engaging conversation is both insightful and eye-opening!

Mervyn King, an esteemed economist and former Governor of the Bank of England, now serves as the president of the MCC. In a captivating conversation, he shares insights from his career during the Great Financial Crisis and his vision for cricket’s evolution. King discusses innovative projects like The Hundred and the challenges of promoting women’s membership at the MCC. He highlights the importance of global collaboration in cricket, while reminiscing about how the sport has grown and changed since his childhood, enriching its community.

Former governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, discusses global challenges including rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, and climate change. Topics covered include the impacts of global conflicts on the economy, limitations of economic forecasts, the response to the COVID crisis, opportunities and consequences of Brexit, and the challenges faced by central banks in controlling inflation.