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Over the last decade the world has experienced a series of profound economic problems - from the financial crash to the climate crisis, from rising inequality to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economics is changing to try and solve these problems.
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The messy road to the Spending Review

Exploring the politics of the Spending Review and the case for a fiscal reset to put the government on a better economic and political trajectory.

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The case for investing in childcare

This week, we explore the economic case for childcare investment and the arguments for counting it as capital rather than current spending.

Billionaire Britain

This week, we unpack the reaction to this year’s Rich List, the options available to tax wealth more, and how HMRC can avoid missing out on revenue through loopholes and tax havens.

Papal economics

This week, we look at the Vatican’s role in global economic affairs, Pope Francis’ legacy and what to expect from his successor.

Can we trust the numbers?

This week's New Economy Brief explores ongoing problems with some of the most important economic indicators collected and calculated by the Office for National Statistics.

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