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Jean Tirole

The common good after COVID

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This week, we bring you this year's IFS annual lecture delivered by Professor Jean Tirole, Honorary Chairman of the Toulouse School of Economics.

17 November 2021

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Can carbon taxes get us to net zero?

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What policies should governments worldwide introduce to combat climate change? How should carbon taxes be designed to be cost-efficient and fair?

3 November 2021

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How to fix the education system

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In this episode, we dig into the issues facing schools and their students and see what we can do to fix the education system.

22 September 2021

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Social care: what happens now?

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In this episode we dig into the new announcement on social care funding, what it means, whether it will work and how it will affect people's care.

15 September 2021

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Behind the scenes at HM Treasury

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How does decision-making work at the Treasury? What kinds of evidence do officials use? We speak to two experts to find out.

30 June 2021

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The productivity problem

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In this episode, we ask why is a high-tech, developed economy like the UK struggling to be more productive?

24 March 2021

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Budget 2021: the road to recovery?

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In this episode, we explore what the Chancellor should be thinking about as he prepares his first Budget since the UK entered a series of lockdowns.

24 February 2021

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Catching up on lost learning

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What are the effects of lost learning during Covid? How is it impacting students and teachers? What can policymakers do to make up for lost learning?

10 February 2021

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The economics of net zero

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This week we discuss the UK's commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, and the significant changes that will be required.

27 January 2021