Linda Yueh: The Great Economists
What can the ideas of history’s greatest economists tell us about the most important issues of our time? In the light of…
13-20 November 2026 | Bristol, UK
What can the ideas of history’s greatest economists tell us about the most important issues of our time? In the light of…
Brexit provides many challenges to future economic growth, but it’s argued that there are many opportunities, too. Rain …
Keynes famously said we’re all dead in the long run. We face major intergenerational problems, a housing crisis, automat…
A free event for year 11 and 12 students to discover more about economics through a series of interactive, educational s…
The chief economist at the Bank of England in conversation with Festival of Economics director Diane Coyle….
City and metro mayors are increasingly high-profile and urbanisation is rising. By 2050 the majority of citizens will li…
Almost everyone has to travel – and almost every means of public transport seems expensive, crowded and inadequate. What…
Women are less valued than men in the economy – earning less, promoted less and in economics. What will it take to close…
Economic forecasting has never had a stellar reputation – and it seems to be getting worse. Yet it seems impossible to d…
We are delighted that this year’s festival begins with a keynote from the Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney. …
George Magnus considers the threats to China’s continued economic rise. What are the possible outcomes of conflicts over…
The employee-owned business sector in the UK is growing. Discover more about this model with a panel of representatives …