The UK government and NPHET couldn't have more different views of the world. Only one of them can be right. 02.07.2021 32:13

The UK government believes the time has come to live with Covid. NPHET does not. We look at the evidence and what each government believes. In particular, we shine a laser beam on the trade off between health and the economy. Either there is one or there is not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjpeconomics.su...

Scientists say jump, government asks: how high? Should policy makers not consider the bigger picture? Will young people become revolting? 29.06.2021 35:10

Surely governments have a wider remit than do medics and scientists? What is the bigger picture? What is the future for the younger generation? Who is looking after their interests? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjpeconomics.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit Unfolded: in conversation with author Professor Chris Grey on the publication of his much awaited book. 23.06.2021 40:32

On the 5th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Chris Grey publishes Brexit Unfolded, his magisterial account of what has happened since that fateful day. The book explores the debate as it unfolded and the evolution of Brexit’s vague definition into the hardest of outcomes. In conversation with Chris Johns, Professor Grey reveals he almost used ‘ lies can never become policy ’ as the book’s subt...

End of the reflation trade? The mysterious NPHET opposition to antigen testing. Cracks in Boris Johnson's wall. 19.06.2021 35:58

Markets decided weeks ago that the inflation scare is temporary. Now they are doubling down with a bet that the ‘relation trade’ is over: that means big reversals in bonds, commodities and much else besides. Signal or noise? There is far too much muddled thinking on antigen testing. It’s a useful addition to the toolkit. Why NPHET is so opposed is a mystery A UK by election reveals that southerner...

The delta variant is coming your way, but so is the populist plague. The G7 and the return of America: perhaps temporary but certainly welcome. A pointless trade deal with Australia. 15.06.2021 36:13

Johnson once again fluffed his lines when he had to speak them live. He’s all bluster, zero beliefs and much worse than a mere mini-Trump. 90+% of covid in the UK is of the India/Delta variety. Does scientific advice make sense? Do the current lockdown restrictions? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjpeconomic...

G7 is not just about corporate taxes: the environment is even more important. EU and UK fall out over sausages. Out and about in London and Dublin 09.06.2021 35:53

The G7 has a long and mixed history. It used to be about exchange rates. Today it is mostly taxes but there have been important environmental initiatives of late. Staff shortages in surprising places: out and about in London and Dublin UK and EU fall out over sausages. Johnson’s next capitulation is in sight, if the past is anything to go by. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Booming economies but where have all the workers gone? UK heading for big Covid trouble? Why do economists love property taxes? 04.06.2021 37:03

A raft of economic data this week suggests economies on both sides of the Atlantic have taken off like a rocket. But, in the US at least, workers are notable by their absence. The UK looks to be trouble with the Delta variant. How bad could it get and does it threaten the recovery? Property taxes are in the frame. Politicians who should (and probably do) know better say they are in favour of wealt...

Archbishop McQuaid's ghost stalks our streets. Beware the inner traffic warden. Where did the virus really come from? OECD ups its forecasts. 01.06.2021 34:52

Comments from civil servants about Dublin’s Street life raise all sorts of questions. Only some of which are about Covid: the ghosts of authoritarian priests are seen walking the Capital’s streets. We all need to be mindful of our inner traffic warden. There could be an authoritarian also lurking in there somewhere. The OECD is getting a lot more optimistic about post-Covid recovery. Joe Biden is...

Reopening the economy but playing fast and loose with the common travel area? Hair & beauty expertise in a surprising quarter. Stock up on breakfast stuff? 28.05.2021 32:25

Ireland announces the reopening plan. But the Common Travel Area is still not common: Britain has kept it operating through the pandemic, Ireland has not. US inflation surprises on the upside again; as does the cost of your breakfast. Talks about talks about interest rates going up might be about to begin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

The future of house prices. The ketchup economy. The price of another pint. 24.05.2021 34:29

The future of housing and house prices. Can and should the public sector get much more involved? The competition between economic metaphors: the tomato ketchup economy? If you like this podcast please sign up and/or share with your friends. Get involved in the discussion! Many thanks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

Housing policy: gifting power to Sinn Fein? Is neo-liberalism dead? Brexit & trade: UK can't say all is well between GB and EU but not between GB & NI. 19.05.2021 33:48

Reaction to our last podcast has been massive and it remains the non-covid issue for Irish politics. It will become the biggest issue once the pandemic is over. Why can’t the government see that they are gifting the next election to you-know-who? The near half-century of neo-liberalism looks like it is coming to an end. We discuss Professor Dani Rodrik’s wise words on what has happened and what is...

House prices: populist posturing will make the problem worse. Global and Irish Inflation: already worse than feared? Covid corner: delays to vaccines costs lives. 14.05.2021 34:22

A look at what drives house prices. Populists will grab the headlines - and maybe the votes - but they have no solutions, only strategies to make things worse. House prices going up are a global phenomenon, one thats been around for a long time. The role of interest rates is under appreciated. If you like this podcast please join the discussion, tell your friends and/or sign up - we write on this...

UK Politics; US Jobs Disappointment; Shortages, Chips & Sex Toys 10.05.2021 35:27

England turns blue. The end of the Union looms into sight? US jobs disappoint and, once again, reveals the pointlessness of economic forecasting. Jim turns the podcast blue with his revelations about sex toys. The US jobs report may have lessons for Ireland, the UK and elsewhere: ending pandemic unemployment assistance will be tricky. Supply shortages get worse and commodity prices boom. If you li...

Are markets mad? Bits of the economy are booming. Bidenomics is about much more than economics. Was zero covid ever a possibility? 05.05.2021 35:08

Like this podcast: sign up! And tell your friends! Some economic indicators are approaching all-time highs. Inflation and interest rates set to rise? Janet Yellen and Warren Buffett speak about their inflation concerns. European commentators still haven’t recognised the astonishing socio-economic radicalism going on in the US. It could be the biggest policy experiment of our lifetimes. Some countr...

Europe says Covid scarring is forever: America disagrees. US economy booms, Europe is in recession. Tech profits: US has them, Europe does not. 30.04.2021 38:16