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SUMMARY:Marshall Paley Lecture with Alan Manning: 'Why Immigration Policy Is Hard: And How to Make It Better'
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Marshall Paley lecture is kindly sponsored by the School of Economics\, University of Bristol. \nJoin us for the 2026 Marshall Paley Lecture which will be delivered by Alan Manning. This lecture is based on the newly published book\, Why Immigration Policy Is Hard. In this lecture Professor Manning examines why immigration policy is hard and why we make such a mess of it. This session will be hosted by Toman Barsbai (University of Bristol). \n– \nAlan Manning is Professor of Economics at LSE and is director of the Centre for Economic Performance’s labour programme. From 2009-2012 he was Head of the Economics Department at LSE; from 2004 to 2011 he was a member of the NHS Pay Review Body and from 2016-2020 the Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee. \nToman Barsbai is a Professor of Economics at the University of Bristol. His research focuses on the causes and consequences of international migration\, with a particular emphasis on migrants and their countries of origin. His research has informed migration policies in the Philippines\, and he is currently evaluating the use of income share agreements for international educational migration \n– \nRegistration for this event will open in the autumn\, check back here for updates. Tickets will be free of charge.  \nArtwork by Alys Jones Illustration.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/alan-manning-marshall-paley-lecture/
LOCATION:Bill Brown Forum (Lecture Theatre)\, Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus\, Cattle Market Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5NL
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SUMMARY:The geopolitics of energy
DESCRIPTION:Global events – whether in the Arctic\, the Middle East\, Ukraine or Venezuela – have highlighted the enduring role of energy security in geopolitics. This panel will explore these recent events\, addressing how energy supply chains\, prices and sanctions affect international conflicts\, as well as the implications for the transition to net zero.   \nSpeakers: \n\nChair: Eshe Nelson (The New York Times)\nAhmet Kaya (ISI Markets)\nYixian Sun (University of Bath)\n\n– \n\n\nEshe Nelson is a business and economics reporter for The New York Times in London. Before joining The New York Times\, she was a global economics and markets reporter for Quartz and a currency and bond markets reporter for Bloomberg News. In 2020\, she completed the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism at Columbia University.\n\nDr Ahmet Kaya is Global Macro Strategist at ISI Markets. He holds a PhD from Hacettepe University and an MSc from the University of Groningen. Over his career\, he has held senior economist and advisory roles at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR)\, the British Embassy in Turkey and the Turkish Treasury. He has also held research positions at the Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) and UNU-WIDER. His research focuses on global macroeconomics\, international trade and finance\, capital flows\, geopolitics and productivity growth.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYixian Sun is Professor of Sustainability Governance at the University of Bath. He studies transnational governance\, environmental politics and sustainable development\, with a focus on emerging economies. His work explains the changing role of China in global environmental governance. He is the author of Certifying China (MIT Press\, 2022) and has published over 25 articles in high-impact scientific journals. He is currently leading the SGAIN project – a £1.8 million research project studying sustainability governance of China’s global infrastructure investments.  He is also an associate editor of Global Environmental Politics and World Development Perspectives and a member of the Expert Peer Review Group for the UN-supported Race to Zero campaign.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– \nTickets are now available via Eventbrite. Discounts are available for groups (10+ people) and school bookings – get in touch here. \nArtwork by Alys Jones Illustration.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/energy-geopolitics/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The new demographics
DESCRIPTION:Countries like the UK are facing falling birth rates and rising life expectancy\, while Africa and India continue to grow. What will it mean when many countries rapidly age\, while others stay young? \nSpeakers: \n\nChair: Tom Clark (Resolution Foundation)\nJames Banks (University of Manchester & IFS)\nJane Falkingham (University of Southampton)\nDavid Miles (Office for Budget Responsibility)\nJoe Studwell (Overseas Development Institute)\n\n– \n\n\n\n\nTom Clark is Principal Editor at the Resolution Foundation and a Contributing Editor at Prospect\, the magazine he edited for five years. He previously spent a decade at The Guardian where he rose to be chief leader writer\, and has previously worked in two Whitehall departments\, the Institute for Fiscal Studies\, and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. He has written and edited a number of books on different aspects of inequality\, including most recently “Broke: Fixing Britain’s poverty crisis”. \nJames Banks is Professor of Economics at the University of Manchester\, Senior Research Fellow at IFS where he is Co-Director of the Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy (CPP)\, and a founding Co-Principal Investigator of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. His research focuses on empirical modelling of individual economic behaviour over the life-cycle. His early work focused on consumption and spending patterns\, asset accumulation and pension choices. Subsequently he has worked on broader issues in the economics of ageing\, such as health\, physical and cognitive functioning and their association with labour market and broader socioeconomic status\, and the dynamics of work disability. \nJane Falkingham is Professor of Demography and International Social Policy at the University of Southampton and Director of the ESRC Centre for Population Change\, exploring the drivers and consequences of a changing population. Much of her research over the past 20 years has focused on the social policy implications of population ageing and the wellbeing of older people\, with her research taking an explicitly life-course approach. \nDavid Miles is a member of the OBR’s Budget Responsibility Committee and a member of the Commission of the Central Bank of Ireland. He was previously a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee and Chief UK Economist at Morgan Stanley. As an economist he has focused on the interaction between financial markets and the wider economy. He has worked on issues of demographics\, government debt financing\, housing markets and monetary policy. \nJoe Studwell is a researcher and consultant. He is the Senior Visiting Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute in London\, and holds a PhD in global business and development from the University of Cambridge. His recent book How Africa Works follows previous titles How Asia Works and The China Dream. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– \nTickets are now available via Eventbrite. Discounts are available for groups (10+ people) and school bookings – get in touch here. \nArtwork by Alys Jones Illustration.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/the-new-demographics/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Trade: Ten years since Brexit
DESCRIPTION:It is a decade since the Britain voted to leave the EU. What have economists learned—about trade and inflation\, about tariffs and about industrial strategy—during this time? Is Brexit a dividend\, or just a disaster? In this session\, Soumaya Keynes and Ed Conway\, both who have new books out that delve deep into trade will be joined by Mats Persson\, who had a front row seat in Downing St during the Brexit negotiations. \nSpeakers: \n\nEd Conway (Sky News)\nSoumaya Keynes (Financial Times)\nMats Persson (EY Parthenon)\n\n– \nEd Conway is a writer and broadcaster. He is the Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and a regular columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. He has won numerous awards for his journalism and his book Material World was a Sunday Times bestseller and nominated for multiple prizes and books-of-the-year lists. \nSoumaya Keynes is Economics Columnist at the Financial Times (FT) and author of ‘How To Win A Trade War’. Prior to her role at the FT\, she was the Britain Economics Editor at The Economist\, where she shaped global understanding of complex economic issues. Drawing on firsthand experience as a Treasury policy advisor and research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies\, she brings a practitioner’s perspective to how governments actually design and implement economic policy. She has also hosted the Money Talks and Trade Talks podcasts. \n\nMats Persson is a senior Partner in EY Parthenon\, specialising in demand and scenario planning\, macro and business economics\, policy\, energy transition\, global supply chain disruption and growth strategies. He was Special Advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron (2015-16) and a senior member of the PM’s EU negotiation team. Mats was also Chief Executive of Open Europe\, a think-tank focussed on EU\, eurozone\, economic and trade policy with offices in London\, Brussels and Berlin.\n\n– \nTickets are now available via Eventbrite. Discounts are available for groups (10+ people) and school bookings – get in touch here. \nArtwork by Alys Jones Illustration.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/trade-ten-years-since-brexit/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T111500
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SUMMARY:Economics Questions: Where is Britain’s economy headed?
DESCRIPTION:Economic uncertainty has defined 2026 – from the Iran war and the impact of higher oil prices\, to the future of devolution given seismic developments in Scotland and Wales\, questions both global and closer to home loom large. In this opening session Chaired by Ed Conway (Sky News)\, panellists will respond to the latest events\, attempting to distil clearer stories from the noise. Our new interactive Q&A feature will allow you to give your views and pose your questions too. \nSpeakers: \n\nChair: Ed Conway (Sky News)\nRichard Davies (London School of Economics)\nHelen Miller (Institute for Fiscal Studies)\nRuth Curtice (Resolution Foundation)\n\n– \nEd Conway is a writer and broadcaster. He is the Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and a regular columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. He has won numerous awards for his journalism and his book Material World was a Sunday Times bestseller and nominated for multiple prizes and books-of-the-year lists. \nRichard Davies is an economist and author. He is a Professor in Practice at the London School of Economics and director of the Economics Observatory. He has been Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers at HM Treasury\, an economist and speechwriter at the Bank of England\, and economics editor of The Economist. He has previously published work on money\, banking and financial crises. His current research uses micro data to study economy-wide questions including prices and inflation\, wages and productivity. \nHelen Miller is Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). She joined the IFS in 2007 and has almost two decades of experience analysing UK fiscal policy and providing trusted advice to policymakers. Her work has been published in top peer reviewed journals and covered across all main media outlets. She is an excellent and experienced media commentator. She has also served as a trustee to the Royal Economic Society. \n\n\nRuth Curtice is the Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation. She was previously Director of fiscal policy at HM Treasury (HMT) where she worked for over 15 years. Her career has focused on domestic economic policy including labour markets\, tax\, fiscal policy and financial regulation. Ruth has held a wide range of roles in HMT\, including working in the Chancellor’s private office\, supporting the Independent Commission on Banking\, and leading the Treasury’s distributional analysis. \n\n\n– \nTickets are now available via Eventbrite. Discounts are available for groups (10+ people) and school bookings – get in touch here. \nArtwork by Alys Jones Illustration.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/economics-questions/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T094500
DTSTAMP:20260624T142820Z
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SUMMARY:The UK economy\, inflation and monetary policy: a conversation with Catherine Mann (Bank of England)
DESCRIPTION:At this Festival of Economics breakfast session\, Catherine Mann\, a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)\, will discuss the current state of the UK economy\, what’s been happening with inflation in recent months and the response of monetary policy. The event will be taking place shortly after the MPC’s November 2026 decision on interest rates\, and there will plenty of time for Q&A. \n– \nCatherine Mann is an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England. Catherine’s academic and research affiliations include professor of the practice at Brandeis University in Massachusetts\, and honorary professor at the University of Manchester and the Productivity Institute. Catherine’s research has focused on international economic relationships and outcomes\, covering trade\, finance\, climate\, productivity and inequality. She has authored or co-authored seven books\, more than 60 articles and several shorter pieces and testimony. Before her appointment to the MPC\, Catherine held roles at Citibank\, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\, the Peterson Institute for International Economics and the Federal Reserve Board. She has also worked at the World Bank and the Council of Economic Advisers at the White House. \nCatherine is a member of the Society of Professional Economists in the UK\, as well as the Council on Foreign Relations and the American Economic Association in the US\, among others. Previously\, she was chair of the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association\, a member of the executive board of the Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession\, on the board of the National Association for Business Economics and of the advisory committees of the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago\, Boston and New York. \nTickets are available upon request. If you are interested in attending this session\, contact us here and we will be in touch nearer to the event. \n– \nArtwork by Alys Jones Illustration.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/catherine-mann-bank-of-england/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T084812Z
CREATED:20260622T123538Z
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SUMMARY:Bank of England Citizens' Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Bank of England is interested in hearing from people in the Bristol area about the impact of the cost of living on their finances and their experiences of the local labour market\, as part of their Citizens’ Forum Programme which has been running across the UK since 2018. The event is designed to gather information from local people\, which will complement existing data and analysis\, and help inform the Bank’s policy decisions. \nThe event in Bristol on Monday 16 November (5.30pm-8pm) will give attendees the opportunity to share their views with Bank officials\, including Catherine Mann\, external member of the Monetary Policy Committee.  She will be joined by staff from the Bank’s Agency for the South West. The event will be chaired by Romesh Vaitilingam\, Editor-in-Chief of the Economics Observatory. \nRegistration for this year’s Citizens’ Panel is now open via the Bank of England website. \nEntry is via pre-registration for forum members only\, but anyone aged over 18 is eligible to join the Bank of England Citizens’ Forum community and register their interest in attending the Bristol panel session. The exact location of the event will be shared after registration closes on Friday 23 October. \nFor more information about the Citizens’ Forum programme or if you would like to attend the event\, please contact Ann Whittaker on BankofEnglandOutreach@bankofengland.co.uk
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/bank-of-england-citizens-panel-5/
LOCATION:Central Bristol Location\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260721T101205Z
CREATED:20260605T131344Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Economics with Bank of England economists Rupal Patel and Jack Leslie
DESCRIPTION:This is a special event targeted at current GCSE and A-Level students only.  \nBank of England economists\, Jack Leslie and Rupal Patel will discuss their new book\, Money\, the inside story. This explores what causes inflation – and what lies behind the current cost of living crisis. They will also discuss the meaning of money – and what new technologies like crypto mean for its future.   \nStudents will then take part in discussions\, facilitated by academics and by Jack and Rupal\, on a selection of the topics that will feature at the Festival of Economics\, including: the state of the UK economy\, the future for energy\, the implications of global demographic transition\, what AI means for jobs and the value of a degree. The outcome of these facilitated sessions will be a set of issues and questions that will be taken forward and used to frame our festival panel discussions.  \nThis event is free to attend\, but bookings need to be made in advance by emailing info@economicsfestival.co.uk. Students are welcome to attend individually\, or bring along parents\, guardians or teachers to this workshop. Group bookings for schools and colleges are also available. \nThe location and schedule will be shared at a later date with individuals who have booked onto the event. Please note that the start time for this event has been adjusted to 15:30. \nPresented as part of the University of Bristol’s Thinking Futures contribution to the 2026 ESRC Festival of Social Science. 
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/discover-economics-with-bank-of-england-economists-rupal-patel-and-jack-leslie/
LOCATION:Central Bristol Location\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T210000
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SUMMARY:Tim Harford: Cautionary Tales (Live Podcast Recording\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:In his hit podcast Cautionary Tales\, Tim Harford brings stories of awful human error\, tragic catastrophes\, daring heists and hilarious fiascos. For this live show\, Tim will be joined in conversation by Financial Times columnist and technology expert Sarah O’Connor to discuss the impact AI will have on all of our jobs\, and explore the cautionary tales we can learn from technology revolutions of the past. \n– \nLive Recording: \n \n– \nPhoto Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/tim-harford-cautionary-tales-live-podcast-recording-2025/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, The Galleries\, Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134012Z
CREATED:20260617T135350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134012Z
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SUMMARY:Closing the Productivity Gap – Regional Insights for the West of England
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Festival of Economics you are invited to a Brunel Centre and Futures West Policy Session on their latest policy paper: ‘Closing the Productivity Gap – Regional Insights and Strategic Priorities for the West of England’. This paper analyses the productivity across the West of England’s local authorities and compares their productivity performance with other high productivity areas. At this panel and Q&A session you will hear from the author and local policy leaders. Lunch provided on arrival. Panelists: Damian Whittard (UWE Bristol) | Cllr Andrew Brown (Bristol City Council) | Ed Rowberry (BBRC) | Lucy Martin (Brunel Centre) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/closing-the-productivity-gap-regional-insights-for-the-west-of-england/
LOCATION:City Hall\, College Green\, Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T194500
DTSTAMP:20260701T134011Z
CREATED:20260617T135349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134011Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the future of trade and tariffs – The Marshall Paley Lecture
DESCRIPTION:In the second annual Marshall Paley lecture\, Dr Swati Dhingra member of the Band of England’s Monetary Policy Committee joins Professor Sarah Smith to delve into the intricate world of trade and tariffs. As global economic landscapes shift\, this session will explore the impact of trade policies on economic stability and growth. The lecture will examine recent developments in international trade agreements\, the consequences of tariff impositions\, and the broader implications for the UK economy. \nThe Marshall Paley Lecture was supported by the University of Bristol\, School of Economics\, where Mary Marshall Paley was the first woman lecturer. Panelists: Sarah Smith (University of Bristol) | Swati Dhingra (Bank of England). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/navigating-the-future-of-trade-and-tariffs-the-marshall-paley-lecture/
LOCATION:Pugsley Lecture Theatre\, Queens Building\, University of Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T093000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134011Z
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SUMMARY:Hargreaves Lansdown Business Breakfast—Personal finance: Responsibility and resilience
DESCRIPTION:The landscape of personal finance is changing. In its new strategy\, the Financial Conduct Authority changed its goal from preventing consumer harm to helping consumers navigate their financial lives and highlighted the risk of missing out on high returns. Data-driven approaches and apps can help consumers to budget\, save and invest. But what are the opportunities and risks? And is there a danger of increasing exclusion? \nPanel: Kimberley Long (The Banker\, Chair) with Professor Sharon Collard (University of Bristol) and Professor John Gathergood (University of Nottingham) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/hargreaves-lansdown-business-breakfast-personal-finance-responsibility-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Hargreaves Lansdown
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133944Z
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SUMMARY:Bank of England Citizens' Panel (2025)
DESCRIPTION:A one-off live event that offers the opportunity to meet Bank of England staff and share views on the economy and how it is affecting you\, your spending and your plans for the future. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nChaired by Romesh Vaitilingam\, Economics Observatory editor-in-chief. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/bank-of-england-citizen-panel/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T191500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133944Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133944Z
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SUMMARY:Housing\, land and the British Economy: The British Academy Lecture with John Muellbauer
DESCRIPTION:Dealing with the UK’s housing crisis is at the top of the new government’s agenda and is of great national economic and social significance. This British Academy Keynes Lecture will feature Professor John Muellbauer\, FBA (University of Oxford)\, who will draw on decades of research into housing and land markets to unpack their complex relationship with the wider economy. The event will be chaired by Professor Alex Marsh (University of Bristol)\, a leading scholar of housing policy\, regulation and governance\, and systems lead at the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/housing-land-and-the-british-economy-the-british-academy-lecture-with-john-muellbauer/
LOCATION:Arts Complex\, Woodland Road\, University Of Bristol
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T151500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133943Z
CREATED:20260617T135345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133943Z
UID:731-1763560800-1763565300@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
DESCRIPTION:As generative AI technologies continue to evolve\, the role of artists and creative professionals is under scrutiny. This session brings together a panel of academic experts and practitioners from the creative industries to explore the implications of AI on artistic expression and creation. Our expert panel will discuss whether the rise of AI-generated art diminishes the value of human creativity or if it catalyses new forms of artistic collaboration. The session will consider how creative industries can adapt and thrive in an era increasingly defined by technology. Panelists: Margaret Heffernan (University of Bath; Chair) | Tiziana Alocci (UAL) | Jonathan Sapsed (Newcastle University) | Reema Selhi (DACS) | Ruth Towse (Bournemouth University) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/do-we-still-need-artists-in-a-generative-ai-world/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T131500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133943Z
CREATED:20260617T135344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133943Z
UID:730-1763553600-1763558100@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:What is the future for UK migration?
DESCRIPTION:Public discourse around migration to the UK has grown increasingly polarised. Recent shifts in migration policies reflect ongoing debates and adjustments in approach. This panel explores the facts behind the rhetoric\, offering perspectives on migration policy\, migrants’ experiences\, and the wider historical context. Panelists: Heather Stewart (The Guardian) | Brian Bell (Migration Advisory Committee; King’s College London) | Toman Barsbai (Migration Mobilities Bristol | University of Bristol) | Glen O’Hara (Oxford Brookes University) | Suraj Modhvadiya (Universities UK) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-is-the-future-for-uk-migration/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133943Z
CREATED:20260617T135335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133943Z
UID:729-1763548200-1763551800@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:How can Britain rebuild opportunity for working-class men?
DESCRIPTION:Across the UK\, working-class boys and men face some persistent barriers to educational achievement and economic opportunity. Alex Blower and Richard Gater join Bethan Staton to discuss their recent books Lost Boys and The 21st Century Ladz\, which explore these challenges from the classroom to the labour market. Panelists: Bethan Staton (FT) | Alex Blower (AUB) and Richard Gater (Cardiff University) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/how-can-britain-rebuild-opportunity-for-working-class-men/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T151500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133819Z
CREATED:20260617T135334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133819Z
UID:728-1763474400-1763478900@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Aid or Defence: Has Something Got to Give?
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore the competing priorities of national defence and international aid in today’s geopolitical landscape. As nations grapple with security challenges and humanitarian crises\, our panel of experts will discuss the impacts of cutting aid versus defence budgets. Our expert panel will debate whether it is feasible to maintain international aid while ensuring national security\, and what potential compromises may be necessary. Panelists: Chris Giles (Financial Times) | Adnan Khan (LSE | FCDO) | George Magnus (Oxford University) | Roberta Guerrina (University of Bristol) | Naomi Pendle (University of Bath) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/aid-or-defence-has-something-got-to-give/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T131500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133819Z
CREATED:20260617T135333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133819Z
UID:727-1763467200-1763471700@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Divided we stand?
DESCRIPTION:What explains the growing ideological polarisation in many Western societies? What are the consequences\, and how can we build a less polarised future? Panelists: Mehreen Khan (The Times) | Moses Shayo (KCL) | Alan Finlayson (UEA) | Terri Givens (UBC) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/divided-we-stand/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T114500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133818Z
CREATED:20260617T135333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133818Z
UID:726-1763461800-1763466300@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:How can we end the doom and gloom?
DESCRIPTION:Britain has faced a barrage of bad economic news—from shocks to policy mistakes—over the past 20 years. Today\, confidence in the economy and in economists is waning. What can be done to make the UK more resilient? Do we need a new economic model? Or new ways for economists to influence policy\, or both? Panelists: Ben Chu (BBC) | Ruth Curtice (Resolution Foundation) | Richard Davies (Economics Observatory) | Xiaowei Xu (IFS) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/how-can-we-end-the-doom-and-gloom/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133818Z
CREATED:20260617T135332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133818Z
UID:725-1727982000-1727985600@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Inequalities – the Marshall Paley Lecture
DESCRIPTION:In this inaugural event\, Sarah Smith OBE\, Professor of Economics at the University of Bristol\, introduces Professor Sir Richard Blundell CBE FBA\, Ricardo Chair of Political Economy at University College London. He is Co-Director of the ESRC Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). \nBlundell discusses Dimensions of Inequality: The IFS Deaton Review\, a programme of research that stepped back and asked: how are different kinds of inequality related\, which matter most\, what are the big forces that combine to create them\, and what is the right mix of policies to tackle them? \nThe Marshall Paley Lecture was supported by the University of Bristol\, School of Economics \, where Mary Marshall Paley was the first woman lecturer. \nVisit our past events page to see details of past Festivals and to listen to audio recordings. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/inequalities-the-marshall-paley-lecture/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, Wills Memorial Building\, University of Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T164500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133818Z
CREATED:20260617T135331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133818Z
UID:724-1727969400-1727973900@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Global Britain: What is our role in the world?
DESCRIPTION:In a world of shifting alliances and emerging global powers\, where does the UK fit in? Our expert panel tackles pressing questions about recent global events and geopolitical challenges\, as well as the UK’s international influence\, trade strategies\, and diplomatic relationships. In a lively debate on the challenges and opportunities that define the UK’s future\, our experts share insights on the key geopolitical events shaping the UK’s place in the world. \nChaired by Cerian Richmond Jones ( The Economist \, chair)\, with George Magnus (University of Oxford)\, Ian Mitchell (Center for Global Development) and Helen Thompson (University of Cambridge). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/global-britain-what-is-our-role-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133744Z
CREATED:20260617T135331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133744Z
UID:723-1727963100-1727967600@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Beyond fair play: What would a fair society look like?
DESCRIPTION:In a time when social inequality and justice are at the forefront of public discourse\, our panel examines a vision for achieving a more equitable society. In today’s rapidly evolving social and economic landscape\, defining and achieving fairness is more important than ever. The event considers income equality\, access to education and healthcare\, and the role of government\, institutions and civil society in fostering equity. Our expert panel examines innovative approaches and policies aimed at creating a society where opportunities and resources are distributed equitably\, and every individual has the chance to thrive. \nChaired by Eshe Nelson ( New York Times \, chair)\, with Daniel Chandler (LSE)\, Paul Hufe (University of Bristol)\, Will Snell (Fairness Foundation) and Nyoaka Squire (Babbasa). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/beyond-fair-play-what-would-a-fair-society-look-like/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T131500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133743Z
CREATED:20260617T135330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133743Z
UID:722-1727956800-1727961300@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trading nation: How can we get Britain exporting again?
DESCRIPTION:Does the UK’s future economic growth rely on exports? And if it does\, what can we export to boost the country’s economy? Our panel explores the strategies and policies needed to help boost the British export market\, which is increasingly service-based. This session examines the policies that could address barriers to international trade and enhance the UK’s export performance. Key discussions cover the UK’s leading trade sectors and global contribution to research and innovation. The expert panel considers policy and regulatory solutions to drive Britain’s export growth and strengthen our global economic position. \nChaired by Irina Anghel (Bloomberg\, chair)\, with Vince Cable (Former Secretary of State for Business and Trade)\, Emily Fry (Resolution Foundation)\, Joris Hoste (University of Cambridge)\, Andrew Varga (Seetru). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/trading-nation-how-can-we-get-britain-exporting-again/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133743Z
CREATED:20260617T135329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133743Z
UID:721-1727951400-1727955000@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain
DESCRIPTION:Will Hutton discusses his book\, This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain \, with Irina Anghel (Bloomberg). The book highlights how the right and left have gone wrong over the course of the last century – and how we can remake a better Britain. Hutton argues that Britain’s inability to invest in itself is at the heart of the country’s problems and that the malevolent thread linking the grievous errors of the last forty-five years is the attempt to create the utopia of free markets and a minimal state. \nHutton’s book reflects back on modern British history and political traditions from the First World War\, via the Cold War\, to today. He explores the ingredients that made for the success of the great reforming governments of the 20th century and discusses how these can be used to reform democracy going forward. \nBuy Will Hutton’s This Time No Mistakes now from Bloomsbury. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/this-time-no-mistakes-how-to-remake-britain/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133743Z
CREATED:20260701T113026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133743Z
UID:1205-1727895600-1727899200@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tim Harford: Cautionary Tales (Live Podcast Recording\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Tim Harford returns to the Festival of Economics with a third live recording of his popular podcast\, Cautionary Tales. We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable life lessons\, but these cautionary tales are for the education of grown-ups – and they are all true. In his hit podcast Cautionary Tales\, Tim Harford brings stories of awful human error\, tragic catastrophes\, daring heists and hilarious fiascos. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/tim-harford-cautionary-tales-live-podcast-recording-2024/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, Wills Memorial Building\, University of Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133743Z
CREATED:20260617T135310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133743Z
UID:719-1727876700-1727881200@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:The first 100 days: Has the new government got its priorities right for kick-starting Britain?
DESCRIPTION:The first 100 days of the new UK government serves as a barometer for Starmer’s economic and public policy aims. Our panel of experts debates the new administration’s first 100 days and considers what the initial priorities mean for the future. The session explores the strategic decisions\, policy implementations\, and economic measures taken during this critical period and what they mean for the long-term success of the country. Panelists review changes in economic and public policy\, to explore how the new government’s actions set the stage for its term and how they might influence the UK’s trajectory. \nChaired by Richard Davies (Economics Observatory\, chair)\, with Gavin Kelly (Resolution Foundation)\, Stuart McIntyre (University of Strathclyde)\, Adrian Pabst (NIESR)\, Helen Simpson (University of Bristol). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/the-first-100-days-has-the-new-government-got-its-priorities-right-for-kick-starting-britain/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T131500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133734Z
CREATED:20260617T135310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133734Z
UID:718-1727870400-1727874900@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:The kids aren’t alright: Tackling a legacy of child poverty\, bad diets and poor health
DESCRIPTION:The next generation faces a unique set of health and social challenges. Our expert panel considers the pressing issues affecting today’s young children\, from educational disparities to declining health outcomes. This session brings together front-line practitioners\, educators\, and economists to consider the collaborative strategies needed to support and empower children and families and to create a more equitable and supportive environment for young people\, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive. \nChaired by Phillip Inman ( The Observer \, chair)\, with Christine Farquharson (Institute for Fiscal Studies)\, Paul Mitchell (University of Bristol)\, Matthew Poulson (Barton Hill Academy)\, Hannah Woodhouse (Bristol City Council). \nThis event was supported by the Centre for Evidence-Based Public Services . Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/the-kids-arent-alright-tackling-a-legacy-of-child-poverty-bad-diets-and-poor-health/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133734Z
CREATED:20260617T135309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133734Z
UID:717-1727865000-1727868600@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Great Britain? How We Get Our Future Back; and Growth: A Reckoning
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Susskind\, of King’s College London\, and newly elected Labour MP for Swansea West and former Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation\, Torsten Bell discuss their recently published books focused on growth with Ruth Badru (University of Bristol). Bell presents a clear-eyed diagnosis of the problems facing our country\, in his book Great Britain? How We Get Our Future Back ; while Susskind provides a revelatory account of the past\, present\, and future of economic growth – and how we should rethink it in his book Growth: A Reckoning . \nBuy Torsten Bell’s Great Britain? How We Get Our Future Back and Daniel Susskind’s Growth: A Reckoning now from Bookshop.org. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/great-britain-how-we-get-our-future-back-and-growth-a-reckoning/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T201500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133733Z
CREATED:20260617T135309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133733Z
UID:716-1727809200-1727813700@economicsfestival.co.uk
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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