Katrina Gaffney

Sep 4, 2024 | neweconomics.org | Katrina Gaffney

Blog What to read to understand some of the biggest challenges we face - and how to build a better world If we want to build a fairer, greener world, we need to understand the economic, political and social forces that shape it. Inspired by the fantastic guests who joined us for the latest series of the New Economics Podcast, we’ve put together a list of some essential readings that can help us make sense of the world and give us ideas for building a better future. From understanding...

Aug 25, 2023 | neweconomics.org | Margaret Welsh |Katrina Gaffney

Blog How generational divide can be transformed into generational solidarity “Woke generation know nothing about the world – their ignorance is dangerous and fuelled by TikTok and Instagram lies,” screams Sun columnist Douglas Murray. In the Telegraph, Eric Kauffman declares, ​“A clear majority of British schoolchildren are being indoctrinated with cultural socialist ideas.” Conservative MP David Davies claims that he would ​“much rather children be taught maths A‑Level than that there are 72...

Jul 31, 2023 | neweconomics.org | Katrina Gaffney

From housing to unions, the care crisis to consultancies, the latest series of the New Economics Podcast covered a huge range of topics. But one thing every episode had in common was our fantastic guests. This series we were particularly pleased to be joined by a number of authors to discuss their new books on some of the most important issues of our time.