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SUMMARY:Britain and the Aftermath of Empire with Kojo Koram
DESCRIPTION:Kojo Koram discusses his book Uncommon Wealth: Britain and the Aftermath of Empire \, which uncovers the scandal of Britain’s disastrous treatment of independent countries after empire – and how those decisions continue to affect the damage being done in Britain today and to its economy. Chaired by with Ore Ogunbiyi ( The Economist ). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/britain-and-the-aftermath-of-empire-with-kojo-koram/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-8.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133425Z
CREATED:20260701T113003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133425Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Harford: Cautionary Tales (Live Podcast Recording\, 2023)
DESCRIPTION: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-2023/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T164500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133424Z
CREATED:20260617T135219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133424Z
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SUMMARY:What is the Future of Food in the UK?
DESCRIPTION:With changing diets\, new farming technologies and the increasing impacts of climate change\, this is a pivotal time to be working in the food industry. Our panel of experts look ahead to the future of food and the burgeoning global food crisis. \nChaired by Anu Anand (BBC World Service)\, with Matthew Agarwala (Bennett Institute\, University of Cambridge)\, Lotanna Emediegwu (Manchester Metropolitan University)\, Phil Haughton (Better Food) and Julia Kirby-Smith (Better Food Traders). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-is-the-future-of-food-in-the-uk/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133419Z
CREATED:20260701T112955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133419Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Economics: What Next for Central Banks? with Jagjit Chadha and Huw Pill (2023)
DESCRIPTION:In the third installment of our series on ‘What’s Next for Central Banks?’\, Jagjit Chadha (Director\, National Institute of Economic and Social Research) and Huw Pill (Chief Economist\, Bank of England) reflect on the last year of activity for our central banks and look ahead at what’s to come – and what challenges the UK must confront. \nThis will include discussion of the effects of rising interest rates\, the decisions ahead for the Monetary Policy Committee and where the UK’s monetary policy might be headed over the medium and long term. Chaired by Anna Valero (London School of Economics). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/talking-economics-what-next-for-central-banks-with-jagjit-chadha-and-huw-pill-2023/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-5-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T131500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133418Z
CREATED:20260617T135218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133418Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Economics: Food Supply and Inflation
DESCRIPTION:We’re all seeing the price of our weekly shop escalate beyond recognition\, and hearing endless chatter about the cost-of-living crisis in the House of Commons. But why has this all happened? We have invited a panel of economists and industry experts to discuss the nuts and bolts of the international network of food supply and inflation in the wake of Brexit and shifting trade deals. \nChaired by Chris Giles ( Financial Times )\, with Ha-Joon Chang (SOAS University of London)\, Swati Dhingra (London School of Economics and external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee)\, Jean-Michel Grand (Action Against Hunger UK)\, and Melanie Vaxevanakis (MAZI Project). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/talking-economics-food-supply-and-inflation/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-4-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133418Z
CREATED:20260617T135218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133418Z
UID:696-1699957800-1699961400@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Making Economics Easily Digestible with Ha-Joon Chang
DESCRIPTION:To explore economic theory\, Ha-Joon Chang (SOAS University of London) uses the histories behind various food items from around the globe\, how they are cooked and eaten\, and what they mean to different cultures. In his book\, Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World \, he explains how chocolate offers insights into post-industrial knowledge economies\, or how okra speaks to capitalism’s complicated relationship with freedom. Chaired by Mehreen Khan ( The Times ). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/making-economics-easily-digestible-with-ha-joon-chang/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133418Z
CREATED:20260701T112954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133418Z
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SUMMARY:Bank of England Citizens’ Panel 2023
DESCRIPTION:A one-off live event that offers the opportunity to let the Bank of England know how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting you\, your spending and your plans for the future. Chaired by Romesh Vaitilingam\, Economics Observatory editor-in-chief. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/bank-of-england-citizens-panel-2023/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133418Z
CREATED:20260701T112953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133418Z
UID:1200-1668711600-1668717000@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tim Harford: Cautionary Tales (Live Podcast Recording\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION: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-2022/
LOCATION:Great Eastern Hall\, SS Great Britain
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133415Z
CREATED:20260617T135204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133415Z
UID:693-1668691800-1668700800@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Discover Economics School's Challenge
DESCRIPTION:A special event for students (aimed at those in years 11 and 12)\, in which they hear from Bank of England economists\, Rupa Patel and Jack Meaning (authors of Why Can’t We Just Print More Money )\, take part in an economics challenge and find out more about economics degrees and navigating university and UCAS applications. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/discover-economics-schools-challenge/
LOCATION:Bristol Cathedral School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-9.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133415Z
CREATED:20260701T112952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133415Z
UID:1199-1668688200-1668691800@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Economics: What Next for Central Banks? with Jagjit Chadha and Huw Pill (2022)
DESCRIPTION:Jagjit Chadha (Director\, National Institute of Economic and Social Research) and Huw Pill (Chief Economist\, Bank of England) return to the Festival for another installment of their ‘What’s Next for Central Banks?’ discussion. \nThe discussion\, chaired by Anna Valero (London School of Economics)\, will examine the role of central banks and the challenges and opportunities of the past 12 months and those on the horizon. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/talking-economics-what-next-for-central-banks-with-jagjit-chadha-and-huw-pill-2022/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-8.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133415Z
CREATED:20260617T135203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133415Z
UID:691-1668681900-1668686400@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Britain's decisive decade
DESCRIPTION:The UK is on the brink of a decade of huge economic change – from Covid-19 recovery to exiting the EU and transitioning towards a Net Zero future. Authors from the Economy 2030 Inquiry discuss the economics lessons the UK could learn from other countries and the UK’s own history. \nChaired by Gavin Kelly (Resolution Foundation)\, with Lorenzo Codogno (London School of Economics)\, Sophie Hale (Resolution Foundation)\, Rainer Kattel (University College London) and Anna Valero (London School of Economics)\, all of whom have contributed to the inquiry. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/britains-decisive-decade/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-7-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133414Z
CREATED:20260617T135202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133414Z
UID:690-1668627000-1668630600@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cryptocurrencies and the future of money
DESCRIPTION:From Bitcoin to Ethereum and Litecoin to Tether\, there are now over 4\,000 cryptocurrencies in circulation. In economic theory\, money is said to have three primary functions: a medium of exchange; a store of value; and a unit of account. Our expert panel consider how and if crypto can fulfil these roles and what the continuing process of digitalisation of the world’s financial systems means for the future of money. \nChaired by Maria Farrell (writer)\, with Dinis Guarda (author and founder of Ztudium Group)\, John Turner (Queen’s University Belfast)\, Will Quinn (Queen’s University Belfast) and Jillian C. York (International Freedom of Expression). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/cryptocurrencies-and-the-future-of-money/
LOCATION:Arnolfini
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-6.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T164500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133414Z
CREATED:20260617T135149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133414Z
UID:689-1668612600-1668617100@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Big data: What is the future of number crunching?
DESCRIPTION:Data collection worldwide is rising at an unprecedented rate and almost every industry depends on how information is stored\, processed\, and applied. Will this massive growth continue? What are the trends in the future of data analytics? \nThese are some of the questions debated by our panel. Chaired by James Fransham ( The Economist )\, with Tiziana Alocci (University of the Arts London and Market Cafe Magazine )\, Dénes Csala (Economics Observatory)\, Anna Powell-Smith (Centre for Public Data) and Arthur Turrell (Office for National Statistics). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/big-data-what-is-the-future-of-number-crunching/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-5-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133404Z
CREATED:20260617T135148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133404Z
UID:688-1668607200-1668610800@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Boom and Bust: A global history of financial bubbles
DESCRIPTION:Diane Coyle (Bennett Institute\, University of Cambridge) chats to authors John Turner and Will Quinn (both Queen’s University Belfast) about their book Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Markets . They discuss why bubbles happen\, and why some have catastrophic economic\, social and political consequences whilst others have actually benefited society\, as well as what we can learn from these events. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/boom-and-bust-a-global-history-of-financial-bubbles/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-4-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133404Z
CREATED:20260617T135148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133404Z
UID:687-1668601800-1668605400@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:British Academy Lecture: Wage controversies
DESCRIPTION:The British Academy lecture is given by Stephen Machin (London School of Economics)\, who delves whether wages broken\, if labour markets around the world are suffering from low wage work\, wage inequality and weak real wage growth. He also addresses how the system can be transformed and how workers’ living standards be boosted with real wage growth\, particularly as we head into a cost of living crisis. The lecture is followed by a Q&A with Sarah Smith (University of Bristol). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/british-academy-lecture-wage-controversies/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133403Z
CREATED:20260617T135147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133403Z
UID:686-1668595500-1668600000@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Big Tech under control: Regulating the tech giants
DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 accelerated the transition to a new age of digital progress\, creating opportunities for the widespread and rapid adoption of both new and established platforms. Many of these businesses have been instrumental in supporting access to goods and services but have also had a negative effect\, particularly on our mental health. \nOur panel of experts examine how we ensure big tech accepts social responsibilities\, and can be held accountable for what happens on their platforms\, without limiting innovation. Chaired by Rory Cellan-Jones (author)\, Kate Bevan (Infosys Knowledge Institute)\, Harry Destecroix (Science Creates)\, Kimberley Long ( The Banker ) and Tommasso Valletti (Imperial College London). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/big-tech-under-control-regulating-the-tech-giants/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133403Z
CREATED:20260617T135147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133403Z
UID:685-1668538800-1668544200@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Reflections on economics with Andy Haldane and Diane Coyle
DESCRIPTION:A year on from leaving the Bank of England\, after more than 30 years there\, Andy Haldane returns to the Festival to reflect on the big economic events he witnessed as Chief Economist and member of the Monetary Policy Committee. In conversation with Diane Coyle (Bennett Institute\, University of Cambridge and Festival of Economics Director). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/reflections-on-economics-with-andy-haldane-and-diane-coyle/
LOCATION:Great Eastern Hall\, SS Great Britain
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T164500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133402Z
CREATED:20260617T135142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133402Z
UID:684-1668526200-1668530700@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cost pressures: Generational pains
DESCRIPTION:A decade of cuts and freezes to social services\, a dysfunctional housing market with seemingly insurmountable barriers to ownership and the current cost-of-living crisis will have a long-lasting consequences to people across all income groups and parts of the country. Our panel debates the ever-growing cost of running a family and household\, against a backdrop of limited affordable housing\, a social care crisis and generational inequality. \nChaired by Bethan Staton ( Financial Times )\, with Oona Goldsworthy (Brunelcare)\, Stephen Machin (London School of Economics)\, Claire Ralph (Business West) and Vicky Spratt (author and journalist\, i paper). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/cost-pressures-generational-pains/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-9.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133227Z
CREATED:20260617T135142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133227Z
UID:683-1668521700-1668524400@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Growth for good
DESCRIPTION:In conversation with Andrew Kelly (Bristol Ideas)\, Alessio Terzi (Directorate?General for Economic and Financial Affairs\, European Commission) discusses his book Growth for Good: Reshaping Capitalism to Save Humanity from Climate Catastrophe . He addresses how economic growth can be a force for good and argues that with the right policies and the help of engaged citizens\, capitalism can be enrolled in the fight against climate change. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/growth-for-good/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-8.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T134500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133226Z
CREATED:20260617T135141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133226Z
UID:682-1668515400-1668519900@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Economics: Geopolitics and the global economy
DESCRIPTION:Against a backdrop of war in Europe and increased concerns for Taiwan’s sovereignty\, experts address the impacts of global politics on energy supplies\, food security and the pound in our pockets. \nChaired by Anu Anand (BBC World Service)\, with John Kampfner (Chatham House)\, George Magnus (University of Oxford)\, Clara Mattei (The New School for Social Research) and Adnan Vatansever (King’s College London). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/talking-economics-geopolitics-and-the-global-economy/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-7-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133226Z
CREATED:20260617T135141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133226Z
UID:681-1668509100-1668513600@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Prices and wages: What's going on?
DESCRIPTION:With prices predicted to rise across the board for the remainder of the year\, what can the relationship between wages and growth tell us? Our expert panel discuss the impact of today’s cost-of-living crisis have on our local businesses and the economic landscape at large. \nChaired by Chris Giles ( Financial Times )\, with Vicky Pryce (Centre for Economics and Business Research)\, Sarah Smith (University of Bristol) and Imogen Waite (Season and Taste). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/prices-and-wages-whats-going-on/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/archive-6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133226Z
CREATED:20260617T135140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133226Z
UID:680-1668448800-1668457800@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bank of England Citizens’ Panel
DESCRIPTION:A one-off live event that offers the opportunity to let the Bank of England know how the cost-of-living squeeze is affecting you and your household. Chaired by Romesh Vaitilingam\, Economics Observatory editor-in-chief. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/bank-of-england-citizens-panel-2/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133225Z
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SUMMARY:What Is the Wider Impact of a Resurgent China and an America in Decline?
DESCRIPTION:Meredith Crowley\, George Magnus and Linda Yueh discuss the uncertain outlook for the world’s two largest economies. \nWill President Biden rescue the US from its Trump-induced geopolitical decline? Will the growth of the Chinese economy slow or come to a halt as it faces structural problems? What are the implications for the UK of being caught in the middle of potential US-China clashes over everything from AI to Taiwan?
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-is-the-wider-impact-of-a-resurgent-china-and-an-america-in-decline/
LOCATION:We The Curious
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133027Z
CREATED:20260701T112920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133027Z
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SUMMARY:What Are the Economics of Household Labour?
DESCRIPTION:Our panellists discuss how work in the home might best be assessed in terms of its economic value. \nHousehold labour has – notoriously – never been included in how the economy is measured. But lockdowns have made it impossible to ignore how important it is to our lives – and the economy. Will the experience of ‘working from home’ (as if nobody was working at home before) finally change how we think about the fundamental importance of this activity? \nAndrew Eyles (LSE)\, Sonia Oreffice (University of Exeter)\, Mary Ann Sieghart and Sarah Smith (University of Bristol) are in conversation with Diane Coyle.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-are-the-economics-of-household-labour/
LOCATION:We The Curious
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133026Z
CREATED:20260701T112919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133026Z
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SUMMARY:Rory Cellan-Jones
DESCRIPTION:Rory Cellan-Jones\, BBC’s technology correspondent\, weaves the story of the smartphone era with his own personal experience of the good and bad ways technology has touched and affected us all. \nWe live at a time when billions have access to unbelievably powerful technology. The most extraordinary tool that has been invented in the last century\, the smartphone\, is forcing radical changes in the way we live and work – and unlike previous technologies it is in the hands of just about everyone. Coupled with the rise of social media\, this has ushered in a new era of deeply personal technology\, where individuals now have the ability to work\, create and communicate on their own terms\, rather than wait for permission from giant corporations or governments. At least that is the optimistic view. \nCellan-Jones takes a characteristically entertaining ride through this turbulent era and examines the dramatic impact of hyperconnectivity\, the smartphone and social media on everything from our democracy to our employment and our health. He also discusses his personal experience with technology and medicine\, considering how COVID-19 made us look again to computing in our battle to confront the greatest challenge of modern times. \nIn conversation with Andrew Kelly.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/rory-cellan-jones/
LOCATION:We The Curious
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133026Z
CREATED:20260701T112919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133026Z
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SUMMARY:How Should We Deal With the Debt Hangover?
DESCRIPTION:Our panellists explore how the economy might recover from one of the after-effects of the pandemic – increased debt. \nCompanies have borrowed from the government and the banks\, businesses and households owe rent and mortgage arrears\, and some people will have maxed out their credit cards to get by. How can the debt hangover be resolved\, so those affected – and the economy – can recover and indeed ‘build back better’? \nArun Advani (Warwick)\, Kate Collyer (Financial Conduct Authority) and Gemma Tetlow (Institute for Government) are in discussion with the Independent’s Economics editor Anna Isaac.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/how-should-we-deal-with-the-debt-hangover/
LOCATION:We The Curious
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T211500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133026Z
CREATED:20260701T112918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133026Z
UID:1194-1637264700-1637270100@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Economics: The Ongoing Toll
DESCRIPTION:Isabel Hardman\, The Spectator\nStuart McIntyre\, University of Strathclyde\nFabien Postel-Vinay\, UCL\nCarol Propper\, Imperial Business School\nDominique Thompson\, Bristol GP
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/talking-economics-the-ongoing-toll/
LOCATION:We The Curious
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133025Z
CREATED:20260701T112918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133025Z
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SUMMARY:What Are the Economics of Reparation?
DESCRIPTION:Our panellists discuss what reparations for the descendants of enslaved people should be\, and the importance and role of reparations in addressing racial injustice. \nIn the USA\, much as been written about a reparations programme but the conversation in the UK has been less prominent. The outrageous revelation that up until 2015 British taxpayers were paying off the debt of compensation to British slave owners\, has seen the question of reparations in the UK resurface. What should a reparations programme in the UK be? How could reparations close the racial wealth gap and address systemic inequities? \nPatricia Daley (University of Oxford)\, Leon Sealey-Huggins (University of Warwick) and Hasit Shah join Tanita Lewis.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-are-the-economics-of-reparation/
LOCATION:We The Curious
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T164500
DTSTAMP:20260701T132827Z
CREATED:20260701T112916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T132827Z
UID:1192-1637252100-1637253900@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:What Have We Learned From the Pandemic and Global Recession?
DESCRIPTION:Grant Fitzner discusses the economic lessons to be learnt from the extraordinary events of the past two years\, sharing his insights as Chief Economist at the Office for National Statistics. \nSince the start of last year the UK economy has seen the worst pandemic in a century\, the most severe recession in a century\, and has left the European Union after 47 years of membership. As the effects of the pandemic and recession abate it’s time to start reflecting on what we’ve learned. Fitzner led the pandemic response at the Office for National Statistics during the first lockdown. He draws on that experience – along with more recent data and analysis – to argue that recent events could have far-reaching implications for how we measure the UK economy.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-have-we-learned-from-the-pandemic-and-global-recession/
LOCATION:We The Curious
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T132826Z
CREATED:20260701T112915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T132826Z
UID:1191-1637245800-1637251200@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:What Should Economics Be?
DESCRIPTION:Diane Coyle asks how economics needs to change to keep pace with the twenty-first century and the digital economy. \nDigital technology\, big data\, big tech\, machine learning\, and AI are revolutionising both the tools of economics and the phenomena it seeks to measure\, understand\, and shape. Coyle explores the enormous problems – but also opportunities – facing economics today if it is to respond effectively to these dizzying changes and help policymakers solve the world’s crises\, from pandemic recovery and inequality to slow growth and the climate emergency. \nMainstream economics\, Coyle says\, still assumes people are ‘cogs’ – self-interested\, calculating\, independent agents interacting in defined contexts. But the digital economy is much more characterised by ‘monsters’ – untethered\, snowballing\, and socially influenced unknowns. What is worse\, by treating people as cogs\, economics is creating its own monsters\, leaving itself without the tools to understand the new problems it faces. \nCoyle asks whether economic individualism is still valid in the digital economy\, whether we need to measure growth and progress in new ways\, and whether economics can ever be objective\, since it influences what it analyses. How can economics adapt to the rewiring of society\, including by digital technologies\, and realise its potential to play a positive role in the twenty-first century? \nIn conversation with Romesh Vaitilingam.
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-should-economics-be/
LOCATION:We The Curious
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