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SUMMARY:The Tyranny of Nostalgia: Half a Century of British Economic Decline
DESCRIPTION:An ‘in conversation’ with Bethan Staton ( Financial Times ) and Russell Jones as Jones introduces his book The Tyranny of Nostalgia: Half a Century of British Economic Decline . He describes and interprets the economic and political history of the past half a century\, examining the challenges confronted by successive governments and their Chancellors\, the policies employed for good or ill\, and – running through it all – the desperate search for a panacea that could arrest the nation’s relative decline and return the country to its supposed former glories. \nBuy Russell Jones’ The Tyranny of Nostalgia: Half a Century of British Economic Decline now from Bookshop.org. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/the-tyranny-of-nostalgia-half-a-century-of-british-economic-decline/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Under-performing: How can we boost Britain’s low productivity?
DESCRIPTION:UK productivity has been sluggish since the 2007-09 financial crisis. Our expert panel debates the causes of the UK’s productivity stagnation and consider potential policy solutions. This session explores the extent of the challenge and to discover how boosting investment\, improving education and training\, exploiting technological innovation\, and changes in regulation could help address the UK’s productivity puzzle. \nChaired by Sam Fleming ( Financial Times \, chair)\, with Katy Riddington (National Composites Centre)\, Dariush Sokolov (Unite)\, Judy Stephenson (University College London) and Bart van Ark (University of Manchester and Productivity Institute). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/under-performing-how-can-we-boost-britains-low-productivity/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:How can we build a sustainable planet?
DESCRIPTION:Our expert panel discusses the intersection of economic growth and sustainability – in the context of escalating environmental challenges. This session explores how economic policies can drive sustainable development and create a future where our planet is protected. As the world grapples with the dual challenges of economic progression and environmental preservation\, it is imperative to understand how economics can be leveraged to foster sustainability. \nChaired by Gavin Jackson ( The Economist \, chair)\, with Ed Atkins (University of Bristol)\, Amy Coulthard (EnTrade\, Avon Bristol Catchment Market)\, Jo Michell (University of the West of England)\, Claire Pearce (Real Growth). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/how-can-we-build-a-sustainable-planet/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:(Not) Moving on up: How can we increase social mobility?
DESCRIPTION:The notion of social mobility has been a cornerstone of UK policy for decades. Despite this\, we have been witnessing a significant decline in the potential for young people to transcend their family backgrounds in their life outcomes. Our expert panel unpicks the policy interventions needed to ensure equality of opportunity\, for individuals\, and long-term socio-economic prosperity\, for the nation. This event considers the causes of the current social mobility slowdown to explore strategies to reignite social mobility across the whole of the UK. \nChaired by Mehreen Khan ( The Times \, chair)\, with Lou Davies (Bedminster Down School)\, Lindsey Macmillan (University College London and Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities)\, Suzanne Rolt (Arnolfini)\, David Sturrock (Institute for Fiscal Studies). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/not-moving-on-up-how-can-we-increase-social-mobility/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Legacies of Empire: What Britain needs to do
DESCRIPTION:The British Empire has left an indelible mark on the UK economy. From the accumulation of wealth\, through colonial trade\, to the continued economic inequalities borne from imperialism and enslavement\, this legacy remains a subject of significant debate and analysis. This event explores how historical practices continue to influence contemporary economic structures\, opportunities\, and disparities in the UK\, and address what the country and institutions can do to help repair the legacy of empire and enslavement. Our panel of experts delves into the complex economic heritage of the British Empire\, its legacies and issues of reparative justice. \nChaired by Anu Anand (BBC World Service\, chair)\, with Bishnupriya Gupta (University of Warwick)\, Kojo Koram (Birkbeck University of London)\, Jessica Moody (University of Bristol) and Margaret Simmons-Bird (education consultant). \nThis event was sponsored by the University of Bristol Reparative Futures Programme . Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/legacies-of-empire-what-britain-needs-to-do/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, Wills Memorial Building\, University of Bristol
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