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Watch this deep dive into The Growth Agenda, a discussion focused on unlocking the full potential of the British economy.
Britain is currently hindered by a "Vetocracy" - a complex web of planning restrictions, high energy costs and regulatory hurdles that stifle innovation. This session explores a radical blueprint that identifies 14 specific barriers currently strangling wealth creation. By dismantling these obstacles, the prize is an additional £428 billion for the UK economy by 2036.
Can Britain recover from years of sclerotic growth? The solution requires more than just tweaks; it requires a total reimagining of the British state’s relationship with the economy. Listen in to hear how we can jumpstart the path to prosperity.
🎙️ The Panel
A distinguished group of experts weighs in on the blueprint for abundance:
Alys Denby – Opinions & Features Editor, City AM
Alex Mengden – Economist, Tax Foundation
Mathew Sim – Senior Policy Advisor, Tony Blair Institute (TBI)
Aria Schrecker – Editor, Works in Progress
Jasper Ostle – Head of Research & Education, Adam Smith Institute (ASI)
Mitchell Palmer – Economist, Adam Smith Institute (ASI)
📉 Key Discussion Points
The 14 Barriers: A breakdown of the specific factors—from planning to energy—holding back the UK.
Dismantling the Vetocracy: How to overcome the institutionalized "culture of no" to allow for growth.
The £428bn Prize: Analyzing the economic impact of removing these structural barriers by 2036.
A Radical Blueprint: Why a fundamental shift in the state's economic role is necessary for recovery.
📖 Access the Research
Dive deeper into the data and the 14 identified barriers. Download the full report here: adamsmith.org/research/growth-agenda
Subscribe for more discussions on policy, economics, and the future of British prosperity.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Meet the Panel
02:12 - Defining the ‘Growth Agenda’
05:23 - A History of Housing & Energy Policy
06:52 - Does Tax Policy Actually Drive Growth?
09:48 - What We Can Learn From European Tax Models
13:53 - The Problem with Stamp Duty (And How to Replace It)
18:56 - Why Politicians Are Avoiding the Housing Crisis
20:21 - Lessons from International Planning & Urban Land Markets
31:33 - Does Energy Supply Actually Control Prices?
35:01 - Nodal Pricing: The Marketisation of Energy
39:06 - Comparing Energy Sources: Impact on Your Bill
43:46 - Why Is Gas Still Our Primary "Top-Up" Source?
Watch this deep dive into The Growth Agenda, a discussion focused on unlocking the full potential of the British economy.
Britain is currently hindered by a "Vetocracy" - a complex web of planning restrictions, high energy costs and regulatory hurdles that stifle innovation. This session explores a radical blueprint that identifies 14 specific barriers currently strangling wealth creation. By dismantling these obstacles, the prize is an additional £428 billion for the UK economy by 2036.
Can Britain recover from years of sclerotic growth? The solution requires more than just tweaks; it requires a total reimagining of the British state’s relationship with the economy. Listen in to hear how we can jumpstart the path to prosperity.
🎙️ The Panel
A distinguished group of experts weighs in on the blueprint for abundance:
Alys Denby – Opinions & Features Editor, City AM
Alex Mengden – Economist, Tax Foundation
Mathew Sim – Senior Policy Advisor, Tony Blair Institute (TBI)
Aria Schrecker – Editor, Works in Progress
Jasper Ostle – Head of Research & Education, Adam Smith Institute (ASI)
Mitchell Palmer – Economist, Adam Smith Institute (ASI)
📉 Key Discussion Points
The 14 Barriers: A breakdown of the specific factors—from planning to energy—holding back the UK.
Dismantling the Vetocracy: How to overcome the institutionalized "culture of no" to allow for growth.
The £428bn Prize: Analyzing the economic impact of removing these structural barriers by 2036.
A Radical Blueprint: Why a fundamental shift in the state's economic role is necessary for recovery.
📖 Access the Research
Dive deeper into the data and the 14 identified barriers. Download the full report here: adamsmith.org/research/growth-agenda
Subscribe for more discussions on policy, economics, and the future of British prosperity.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Meet the Panel
02:12 - Defining the ‘Growth Agenda’
05:23 - A History of Housing & Energy Policy
06:52 - Does Tax Policy Actually Drive Growth?
09:48 - What We Can Learn From European Tax Models
13:53 - The Problem with Stamp Duty (And How to Replace It)
18:56 - Why Politicians Are Avoiding the Housing Crisis
20:21 - Lessons from International Planning & Urban Land Markets
31:33 - Does Energy Supply Actually Control Prices?
35:01 - Nodal Pricing: The Marketisation of Energy
39:06 - Comparing Energy Sources: Impact on Your Bill
43:46 - Why Is Gas Still Our Primary "Top-Up" Source?
