Self-imposed fiscal constraints risk starving the economy of the investment needed to boost growth
Scarring from a series of shocks generates a defensive mindset that is holding back growth
Ben Bernanke’s review is full of sound recommendations but unlikely to alter this opaque process
Urban wealth funds could invest in valuable civic assets rather than councils having to sell them off
The chancellor’s fiscal straitjacket meant there were few measures in the Budget likely to help an investment-starved economy
Solving Britains’ productivity and growth puzzle depends on collective action on employment and skills
Cutting the Treasury down to size and boosting the regions is essential to reviving a stagnant economy
Their rhetoric is starting to lack credibility as powerful economic headwinds emerge
Labour and the Conservatives plan to improve the lives of swing voters in neglected areas — but regional policy would be better
Sunak’s decision to curtail the rail project goes against international experience
Thanks to technology, tailoring education to the learner is within our grasp
We are missing an opportunity to level the monetary playing field in the interests of all citizens
Andy Haldane says flagship policy has done little to reduce regional inequality
The Bank of England must avoid overdosing the economy and tolerate above-target inflation for a little longer
Manufacturing is undergoing a revival around the world, sending several secular trends into reverse
Rather than exerting useful discipline, they are constraining government investment
The state safety net is becoming dangerously distended with support for households and businesses as well as banks
Sticking rigidly to existing inflation targets risks snuffing out nascent growth
Adverse trends in wellbeing are contributing to flatlining productivity in the UK
Failure to rein in prices would be ‘very costly’ for economy, says MPC member Michael Saunders
Andy Haldane admits cost of living crisis will hit ‘left behind’ areas but insists it will not derail policy
Former Bank of England chief economist will report to PM and Michael Gove
In blast at colleagues, outgoing chief economist says ‘everyone would lose’ if price rises accelerate
Andy Haldane’s stance emerges as FT analysis finds MPC downgraded forecast on pace of recovery
Highlights from the departing chief economist of the Bank of England’s speeches over the years.
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