The Eurozone faces significant challenges as inflation declines while economic weaknesses emerge. Rising debt, trade conflicts, and geopolitical tensions pose additional risks, prompting a timely discussion with Philip Lane, chief economist of the ECB, on the current monetary policy landscape.
Britain's economy is struggling, lagging behind Eurozone peers with lower per capita GDP than France and Germany, while facing high costs in housing and energy. A recent essay argues that the country has hindered essential investments in housing, transport, and energy over the past 15 years, contributing to its economic stagnation.
Britain's government faces ongoing challenges in efficiency, prompting discussions on potential improvements. Former chancellor Jeremy Hunt joins the conversation amid the establishment of new agencies aimed at enhancing public service effectiveness, reflecting a broader debate on government performance.
Trump is set to return to office with a focus on significant new tariffs, a policy that has sparked debate among economists. Kimberly Clausing, a UCLA professor and former lead economist in the Biden administration's Office for Tax Policy, discusses whether these tariffs are as harmful as some fear, especially given the economy's resilience under similar measures.
In 2025, key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will expire, prompting discussions on tax policy amid rising spending. Natasha Sarin, a former Treasury counselor and current Yale professor, explores effective strategies for taxing the ultra-wealthy, whose wealth largely consists of unrealized stock gains.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced a £40bn tax increase aimed at addressing the UK's financial challenges, alongside a £100bn boost in capital spending through increased borrowing. This Budget raises questions about its potential to stimulate investment and economic growth over the next five years. Key discussions on its implications are featured in a recent FT Live webinar with leading commentators.
Heidi Williams, a professor of economics at Dartmouth College, discusses the critical role of research and development (R&D) in driving productivity and economic growth. She explores the interplay between public and private funding for R&D and its overall value to a nation's economic future in a conversation with Soumaya Keynes.
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