Tickets on sale September 2022. View the programme here.
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Jobs, work, pay & benefits
What might be the effects of a four-day working week?
Festival of Economics 2022
Trade & supply chains
Sanctions on Russia: what are the ramifications of this new trade war?
Lessons from history
What can we learn from the role of coal in the Industrial Revolution?
Banks & financial markets
What would the currency options be for an independent Scotland?
Energy & climate change
Why are UK energy prices rising?
Public spending, taxes & debt
Would taxes on unhealthy foods reduce obesity?
Data Hub
Live and interactive charts and visualisations, making sense of the latest numbers
Aid & international development
How is the war in Ukraine affecting global food security?
Business, big & small
What next for the growth of women’s football?
Business, big & small
How is the cost of living crisis affecting retailers and their customers?
Nations, regions & cities
What would it take to level up the UK?
Attitudes, media & governance