Does the Global Economic Recovery Depend on Southeast Asia?
Economist Trinh Nguyen joins Doug this week to discuss Southeast Asia and the future of the global economic recovery.The World Unpacked
Aug 12, 21
Delta fears and the EU’s ‘politically suicidal’ carbon market
This week our podcast focuses on the spread of the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant and the threat it poses to Europe's long-awaited return to normality after almost 18 months of restrictions and lockdowns.Beyond the Byline
Jul 1, 21
Restarting the economy?
"While the end of the pandemic is still far, the economy will have to restart. When COVID-19 struck last spring, European governments rapidly implemented measures to keep businesses afloat. Did those policies support productive firms…The Sound of Economics
Jun 30, 21
European Pillar of Social Rights: Gothenburg, Porto and beyond
The social pillar is to be the fifth pillar of the economic and monetary union. It is to serve as a compass for updating the EU's welfare states and labour markets to the new realities…Climate Solutions
Jun 4, 21
Jean-Claude Juncker: Is Covid an unprecedented test of EU cohesion?
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented the European Union with an unprecedented test of its cohesion and competence. Right now, the scorecard looks decidedly mixed, with many member states facing a third wave of infection while,…HARDtalk
Mar 26, 21
Adar Poonawalla: How to vaccinate the world
Stephen Sackur speaks to Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the biggest vaccine producer in the world, Serum Institute of India. He went all-in on a production deal with Astrazeneca, and for many of us, the…HARDtalk
Mar 15, 21
A year of pandemic and inequality
A year ago this week, the coronavirus outbreak was officially declared a pandemic. Now, Pfizer, a leading vaccine manufacturer, is being accused of bullying governments with negotiation tactics so harsh that deals have been delayed…THE TAKE
Mar 10, 21
How the pandemic polarised us
We explore political polarisation in the UK, EU, US and on social media in light of COVID-19, and how democracy can be built back.LSE Podcasts
Mar 9, 21
From support to recovery: national fiscal policy in the wake of COVID-19
The EU has set ambitious goals for economic recovery: how these recovery funds are spent by member states will be critical to its success. A look into the European framework and the case of Italy.…The Sound of Economics
Feb 10, 21
Where did the vaccine strategy go wrong?
“We have to open our mind, we have to look internationally. Because if we don’t, COVID-19 is going to stay with us.” One year since the pandemic began, widespread vaccination has finally started. It would…The Sound of Economics
Jan 20, 21