Ian Bright reviews:
'The Gender of Capital'
How Families Perpetuate Wealth Inequality
Céline Bessière and Sibylle Gollac
2023, Harvard University Press, 344 pages,
ISBN 9780674271791

Review - The Gender of Capital

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In this podcast Bronwyn Curtis discusses how this crisis differs from economic crises we have seen before, particularly in light of the global nature of the shock, and why we might see a lacklustre recovery. Bronwyn also discusses how such events can shape careers and her hopes that it might see more women choosing to study economics.

Bronwyn Curtis

In this podcast Ian Harwood talks about the economic impact of the coronavirus, comparisons with the Great Depression and why he hopes supportive fiscal and monetary policy isn’t withdrawn too soon.  Ian also discusses what we can learn about the likely economic impact on the United States from recent economic indicators.

Ian Harwood

A topical interview with Dame Kate Barker

Kate Barker

William Keegan discusses how World War II might provide a useful reference point for thinking about the impact of the coronavirus and why economic journalism might change as a result of the crisis.  William also talks about his hopes for a broad-based recovery.

William Keegan CBE on the Coronavirus

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Ian McCafferty CBE discusses the Coronavirus recession

Diane Coyle CBE discusses how the coronavirus might create and exacerbate inequalities and long-term growth challenges.  Diane also discusses how economics might change as a result of the pandemic, particularly the study of trade-offs between individual choice and collective action.

Diane Coyle on the coronavirus and inequality

Richard Hughes talks about the impact of the coronavirus on government borrowing and the implications for fiscal sustainability. Richard also talks about the impact of lockdown on different employment groups and what this might mean for fairness coming out of the crisis.

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