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Coronavirus and the UK economy: Andy Haldane

Chief Economist of the Bank of England joined the IfG to discuss the economic impacts of the pandemic.

The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Andy Haldane, Chief Economist at the Bank of England, to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK economy.

  • Is the authorities’ economic response sufficient to support businesses during the lockdown period?
  • What role should the Bank of England play in this process?
  • What changes might Covid-19 make to the future of the economy and financial system? 

Andy Haldane spoke to Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government.

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Topic
Public finances Coronavirus
Keywords
Economy
Administration
Johnson government
Department
HM Treasury
Publisher
Institute for Government

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