Blast of Past Wisdom: In Conversation with Martin Wolf CBE

13-11-2024 • 1 hr 29 mins

EP 356 - We are doing some hefty metaphorical redecorating at BWB at the moment (remodelling for our American friends). That means that we will be using the next few weeks to look back into our catalogue and republish some choice episodes. Conversations that we think are as relevant today as they were when they were first released.

First up Martin Wolf CBE - Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the FT.

We kicked off 2023 talking to Martin about the state of the Nation and his thinking will give you a helpful lens to hold up to UK current events such as the budget, democratic reform and how our future is shaped by the economic choices that we make now.

And Martin's keen eyed analysis and clear headed assessment of the current state and future of the British Economy, Political Realm and our role in the world when it comes to trade is as relevant now as when we first sat down in 2023.

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00:00 BWB with Martin Wolf CBE

01:27 Meet Martin

02:13 Current Global Challenges and Their Impact on the UK

03:17 Historical Context: The UK's Economic Evolution

11:23 The Regional Disparity in the UK Economy

16:24 The Need for Long-Term Economic Planning

30:34 The Role of Skills and Education in Economic Growth

38:16 The Future of the UK's Economy: Opportunities and Challenges

42:39 The Importance of Reliable Data in Economic Planning

48:28 Data in Decision Making

49:23 Adapting Plans in Business and Government