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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133418Z
CREATED:20260617T135218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133418Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T131500
DTSTAMP: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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133419Z
CREATED:20260701T112955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133419Z
UID:1202-1699969500-1699974000@economicsfestival.co.uk
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T164500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133424Z
CREATED:20260617T135219Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133425Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T131500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133425Z
CREATED:20260617T135233Z
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UID:702-1700049600-1700054100@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:What are the UK’s Long-Term Health and Care Needs?
DESCRIPTION:As our nation’s demographics change and we are home to an increasingly ageing population\, how will our needs for health and social care change? Our expert panel will address the effects that inadequate provision can have on those requiring and providing care\, and discuss how policy can address these. \nChaired by Ore Ogunbiyi ( The Economist ) with Patrick Jeurissen (Radboud University Medical School)\, Emily Kenway (author)\, Cathy Reay (journalist and writer) and Chris Salisbury (University of Bristol and National Institute for Health and Care Research). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-are-the-uks-long-term-health-and-care-needs/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133426Z
CREATED:20260617T135233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133426Z
UID:703-1700056800-1700060400@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Oligarchs: Are They Dominating Our World?
DESCRIPTION:Today\, more than twenty oligarchs serve as heads of state or government in countries such as Russia\, South Africa\, Lebanon\, and El Salvador. Many have a net worth in excess of $1 billion\, and they all – whether directly or indirectly – impact our daily lives. \nDavid Lingelbach (University of Baltimore) and Valentina Rodríguez Guerra (Universidad Nacional de Colombia) discuss their book The Oligarchs’ Grip: Fusing Wealth and Power with Sarah Smith (University of Bristol). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/oligarchs-are-they-dominating-our-world/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T164500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133618Z
CREATED:20260617T135234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133618Z
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SUMMARY:The Social Cost of a Failing Childcare System
DESCRIPTION:As the nation’s childcare needs evolve\, so too do the pressures facing nurseries\, playgroups\, childminders and other childcare settings. Our expert panel will discuss these challenges alongside the long-term consequences for families and the labour force. \nChaired by Lucy Denyer (journalist)\, with Christine Farquharson (Institute for Fiscal Studies)\, Rosie Fogden (Centre for Progressive Policy)\, Tina Maltman (Childminding UK) and Jane van Zyl (Working Families). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/the-social-cost-of-a-failing-childcare-system/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133618Z
CREATED:20260617T135247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133618Z
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SUMMARY:Hargreaves Lansdown Breakfast Session
DESCRIPTION:A breakfast session\, hosted by Hargreaves Lansdown Bristol Team\, focusing on financial resilience and what it means for the UK economy. Expert speakers will explore how financial resilience be embedded into workplace culture\, the wider policy ramifications of financial resilience work and what this means for business. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/hargreaves-lansdown-breakfast-session/
LOCATION:Hargreaves Lansdown
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133618Z
CREATED:20260617T135247Z
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UID:706-1700130600-1700134200@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:How the Battle for Minerals Will Shape Our Future with Ed Conway
DESCRIPTION:The battle for sand\, iron\, salt\, oil\, copper and lithium will dictate the balance of global power in the coming century. Ed Conway (Sky News) will introduce his book Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future and look at the history of human civilisation and how the fight to control these minerals will shape our future. Chaired by Anu Anand (BBC World Service). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/how-the-battle-for-minerals-will-shape-our-future-with-ed-conway/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T131500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133619Z
CREATED:20260617T135248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133619Z
UID:707-1700136000-1700140500@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Economics: Brunel’s Vision for 2050
DESCRIPTION:The ‘rest of HS2’ being cancelled has resurfaced questions about the UK’s infrastructure and public transport connectivity. Our panel will consider the country’s infrastructure needs and discuss what the great civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel might build if he was here today. \nChaired by Ed Conway (Sky News) with Chris Colvin (Queen’s University Belfast)\, Zoe Metcalfe (Atkins) and Claire Pearce (Salamanca Group). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/talking-economics-brunels-vision-for-2050/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133619Z
CREATED:20260617T135249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133619Z
UID:708-1700142300-1700146800@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:What is the Future for Generation Alpha?
DESCRIPTION:While every generation has its challenges\, Generation Alpha (those born between 2010 and 2025) has endured the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic as young children\, compounded with the ever-increasing domination of technology and social networking. \nOur expert panel will consider what the future might look like today’s children\, addressing whether they’ll be able to afford homes or retire\, whether they will have children themselves and how technology may shape their lives. Chaired by Eshe Nelson ( New York Times )\, with Paul Lindley (Ella’s Kitchen)\, Michael McMahon (University of Oxford)\, Sarah O’Connor ( Financial Times ). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/what-is-the-future-for-generation-alpha/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T164500
DTSTAMP:20260701T133624Z
CREATED:20260617T135249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133624Z
UID:709-1700148600-1700153100@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:How Do We Build a Future Where Everyone Has a Home?
DESCRIPTION:With soaring housing costs and an enduring cost-of-living crisis\, securing a home – whether buying or renting – is a significant worry for many. The government is yet to meet its housebuilding target from its 2019 manifesto and has closed its Green Homes grant scheme. \nThis panel will discuss questions around housing supply\, affordability and energy efficiency and what some policy solutions might be for both the short and long term. Chaired by Carol Lewis ( The Times and Sunday Times )\, with Ed Atkins (University of Bristol)\, Dame Katharine Barker (economist) and Henry Overman (London School of Economics). Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/how-do-we-build-a-future-where-everyone-has-a-home/
LOCATION:Cinema 1\, Watershed\, 1 Canon’s Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133625Z
CREATED:20260617T135253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T133625Z
UID:710-1700161200-1700164800@economicsfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE PODCAST RECORDING Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
DESCRIPTION:A live recording of the Money Clinic Podcast \, where Claer Barrett and guests Susannah Streeter (Hargreaves Lansdown) and Sarah O’Connor ( Financial Times ) respond to questions on inflation\, interest rates\, growth and taxes and the impact they have on our everyday financial lives. Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography
URL:https://economicsfestival.co.uk/event/live-podcast-recording-money-clinic-with-claer-barrett/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, Bristol Grammar School
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