Tim Leunig

Tim Leunig, a London School of Economics professor and former adviser, shares insightful strategies to revitalize the UK's sluggish economy. He highlights the historical and international contexts of the UK's performance, discusses the fiscal stance needed to restore market confidence, and advocates for easing planning restrictions to boost housing supply. Leunig also emphasizes the importance of smarter tax policies and eliminating cash transactions to recover significant lost revenue. His pragmatic approach to transport and local planning aims to balance development with environmental protections.

Join Stuart Adam, a Senior Economist at IFS specializing in housing taxation, and Tim Leunig, an economist from the London School of Economics with a rich advisory background, as they delve into the UK housing market's struggles. They discuss how taxes like stamp duty and council tax impact affordability and market dynamics. The conversation highlights inequities in the tax system, challenges for landlords, and proposes reforms to address the ongoing housing crisis. Discover how these tax policies shape housing choices and the broader economic landscape.

Join Stephanie Flanders, an economics expert at Bloomberg, and Tim Leunig, a professor and chief economist, as they unpack a historic budget from the Labour Chancellor. They discuss the budget's transformative implications for youth and the economy, analyzing minimum wage changes and government investments. Important themes emerge, such as the role of oversight to ensure economic accountability and contrasting Labour and Conservative taxation strategies. Their insights shed light on the genuine motivations behind political decisions in today's rapidly changing landscape.