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The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook, with Tim Harford

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For the final instalment of the Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook series for 2024, Financial Times columnist Tim Harford joined us to interrogate what the numbers are really telling us about the economy – and what those numbers tell us about what lies ahead. As the FT’s Undercover Economist, Harford demonstrates a remarkable ability to explain and communicate complex economic data in ways that are compelling and entertaining.

Harford put our current economic challenges and opportunities into historical perspective and sought to map out the economic landscape we can expect in 2025. 

Speakers for the motion

  • Tim Harford

    Senior columnist for the Financial Times and author of How To Make The World Add Up

Chair

  • Jonny Dymond

    BBC journalist

Speakers are subject to change.

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Tim Harford

Senior columnist for the Financial Times and author of How To Make The World Add Up

Senior columnist for the Financial Times, where as 'The Undercover Economist', he reveals the economic ideas behind everyday experiences. He also presents the BBC radio series More or Less. His writing has appeared in Esquire, Forbes, New York magazine, the Washington Post, and The New York Times. His latest book is How to Make the World Add Up, and previous books include The Undercover Economist, The Logic of Life and Adapt.
Host

Jonny Dymond

BBC journalist

BBC journalist who presents shows across Radio 4 and the World Service radio, including Today and the World at One.