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Why did Britain squander its North Sea inheritance?
Read more: Why did Britain squander its North Sea inheritance?As ministers decide whether to reopen the North Sea, IF economic researcher Will Splatt draws one crucial lesson from Britain’s 50-year record on resource management – a lesson that must be heeded. Rosebank and Jackdaw Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh will soon decide whether to approve oil and gas companies to develop the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields in…
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The view from Down Under: Intergenerational fairness in the UK and Australia
Read more: The view from Down Under: Intergenerational fairness in the UK and AustraliaIF Senior Researcher Conor Nakkan reflects on his time in the UK, comparing some of the shared challenges facing younger generations in Britain and Australia.
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Gerontocracy in America
Read more: Gerontocracy in AmericaSamuel Moyn’s “Gerontocracy in America” argues that the US has become dominated by older generations. IF intern Anton Kui assesses how relevant the American example is for the UK.
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Short Changed is our new podcast series, bringing together some of the UK’s leading experts to discuss the issues that matter most to younger and future generations. This series builds on our previous podcast, WhatIF?, which put young people’s voices at the centre of the policy debate.