Podcasts about public spending

Ray White speaks to Associate Political Editor Tshidi Madia about the growing backlash over Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s travel expenses, which have climbed to nearly R8 million since July 2024. The latest flashpoint is a four-night trip to Japan that cost taxpayers close to R2 million. While Mashatile defends the trip as “strategic,” critics argue it’s an example of unchecked luxury at the public’s expense. With little transparency or oversight, questions are being raised about systems in place to curb wasteful expenditure. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Rob Kane, CEO of the Boxwood Property Fund, and non-executive Chair of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID), to unpack one central issue: how much does it really cost to park in Cape Town’s CBD—and how are those rates calculated? From lease agreements and commercial property trends to supply, demand, and city policy—who sets the price of a parking bay, and what role does public oversight play in preventing inflated costs, especially when taxpayer money is involved?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get original articles, extended podcasts, and direct access to Blendr News on our Substack Channel: blendrnews.substack.com-This episode is brought to you by The Tallowed Truth. Use promo code "Blendr" for 15% off:www.thetallowedtruth.com/blendr-In this episode of "The Blendr Report," Jonathan and Liam discuss:0:00 Intro0:44 Canada Considers Expanding Euthanasia to Children4:10 Manipulating Language to Hide Evil6:37 The Deterioration of the Nuclear Family9:34 The Mindset of Canadian Politicians12:24 The Cost of Big Government17:18 Milton Friedman on Public Spending and Debt19:35 Canada's Socialist Identity23:35 It's a Big Club and You Ain't In It25:35 The Machine Needs To Be Dismantled26:51 Canada's Hunger Crisis: 10 Million “Food Insecure”29:15 How Inefficient is Government Spending?32:47 The Importance of Alternative Media 35:52 Government is Bigger Than We Think42:08 FBI Director Warns About Canadian Fentanyl45:30 The War on Drugs: Pros and Cons50:57 Foreign Interference vs. State Controlled Media55:01 The Weaponization of Media and Information57:54 Liberals Benefitting from Disinformation59:06 Friedrich Nietzsche on “Trusting the Experts”1:08:13 What is Trust?-Follow BLENDR News:Twitter - @BlendrNewsInstagram - @blendr.report TikTok - @blendrnews-Follow Jonathan:Instagram - @itsjonathanharveyTikTok - @itsjonathanharvey-Follow Liam:Instagram - @liam.out.loudTwitter - @liam_out_loudYouTube - @liam-out-loud

John Maytham speaks to EWN’s Lindsay Dentlinger about the latest shifts in South Africa’s national budget, unpacking parliamentary dynamics and what the changes mean for key areas like grants, infrastructure, and policing. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Finance Minister says cutbacks to public spending need to be seen in context. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed a drastic cut to the operating allowance in next month's Budget, from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion. There will be no new funding for most Government departments, with the focus being on priority areas and paying off debt. Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking there's still scope to reduce spending. He says Government spending has doubled in the past eight years while inflation has only gone up about 30% in the same time. Joyce is also saying there's growing public appetite for more public sector restraint. The Government's ruling out giving most departments any additional funding in the next Budget, but Joyce says reaching that target will depend a lot on the international economy. However, he told Hosking there are still lots of changes that can be made to bring down government spending. Joyce says making those changes requires a bit of work and requires ministers having a good political radar and knowing what can't be cut. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Peter and Jackie discuss the latest news on the Canadian federal election, including takeaways from the leaders' debate on April 17th and the platform released by the Liberal Party on April 19th. The Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) had not yet released a full platform document at the time of recording.Next, they provide an update on investment in clean energy.  Equity values of publicly traded clean energy companies have fallen for the past four years (as measured by WilderHill Clean Energy ETF). At the same time, based on research by BloombergNEF, the sector registered an increase of 11% in new investment in 2024. The market is becoming bifurcated, with investment in mature and profitable technologies growing, and investment in emerging technologies, which are more dependent on government policy support, declining.  Peter and Jackie also discuss China's dominance in clean energy technology manufacturing and the impact that US tariffs could have on clean energy globally, considering China's strong position and outlook for continuing expansion.  Content referenced in this podcast:Yale Budget Lab's estimate of the US effective tariff rate (April 15)Liberal Platform (released April 19, 2025)BloombergNEF Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025 Edition White House Executive Order “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach” (April 8, 2025)Dan Yergin and Atul Arya “The Troubled Energy Transition: How to Find a Pragmatic Path Forward,” Foreign Affairs (March/April 2025) Nat Bullard Annual Presentation (see slide 135 for China's exports to the US, EU, and Global South)Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

Mark Zurada is the COO and Co-Founder of PinPoint Analytics, an AI-powered platform transforming how public works projects are estimated and bid. PinPoint harnesses advanced algorithms and historical bid data to help contractors, municipalities, and engineering firms in the $200 Billion construction industry generate more accurate, competitive estimates with unmatched precision. At PinPoint, Mark leads daily operations, AI product development, data strategy, and go-to-market execution. He also drives sales, marketing, and customer acquisition, aligning product-market fit through deep analytics, customer interviews, and stakeholder feedback. With over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, attorney, engineer, and consultant, Mark brings a cross-functional approach to solving complex challenges.(01:29) - AI in public construction works(02:36) - Challenges in public works bidding(6:07) - Guesswork in construction(08:17) Scaling AI solutions in local governments(13:47) - Feature | Market Stadium - Book a demo: Optimize your Multifamily & Single-family market analysis(14:58) - Scaling construction estimates in highly localized space(18:19) - Examples of bidding processes(24:17) - AI's Impact on Public Spending and Efficiency(28:20) - Feature: Blueprint 2025: The Future of Real Estate - Register now(29:06) - Collaboration Superpower: Historical Figures

Rebecca Davis joins Dan Corder for the weekly Afternoon Drive conversation, covering the topics that made waves in the news and on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the opening of the National People's Congress in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang presented the country's parliament with his government's work report for 2025. Li stressed the importance of revitalising domestic consumption as a driver for economic growth, especially in a context of increased global trade tensions. For the first time in decades, deficit spending will reach 4 percent of GDP. Also in this edition: Europeans consider using Russian frozen assets to finance increased defense spending.

Which public spending would you cut first?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Conservative minister Dame Tracey Crouch, Labour MP Natalie Fleet, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop and The Spectator's James Heale.

Spending reviews, which decide how at least half a trillion pounds of annual public spending should be allocated across different public services, are one of the most consequential processes in government. The new government has announced a new review, to conclude in Spring 2025, that will determine departmental budgets for much of the current parliament. But how should ministers choose how to prioritise for spending? Should more money be spent on roads, skills, or police? What is the best way to judge the costs and benefits of each decision?   A new report from the London School of Economics, Value for Money calls for a radical change in policy making. It argues that policies should be judged using a cost-benefit analysis which includes a comprehensive valuation of their effects on wellbeing. The report argues that, judged this way, therapies for mental health and guaranteed apprenticeships give much better value for money than most new roads.   To discuss this topic, we were joined by a panel, including:   Professor Lord Richard Layard, Co-Director of the Community Wellbeing Programme at the Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and co-author of Value for Money Lord Gus O'Donnell, former Cabinet Secretary Amanda Rowlatt, former Chief Economist at the Department for Transport, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and Department for Work and Pensions Conrad Smewing, Director General of Public Spending in His Majesty's Treasury and Joint-Head of the Government Finance Function   The panel was chaired by Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scotland's finance secretary has announced 500 million pounds of spending cuts, saying the country faces enormous financial pressures.

Spending reviews, which decide how at least half a trillion pounds of annual public spending should be allocated across different public services, are one of the most consequential processes in government. The new government has announced a new review, to conclude in Spring 2025, that will determine departmental budgets for much of the current parliament. But how should ministers choose how to prioritise for spending? Should more money be spent on roads, skills, or police? What is the best way to judge the costs and benefits of each decision? A new report from the London School of Economics, Value for Money calls for a radical change in policy making. It argues that policies should be judged using a cost-benefit analysis which includes a comprehensive valuation of their effects on wellbeing. The report argues that, judged this way, therapies for mental health and guaranteed apprenticeships give much better value for money than most new roads. To discuss this topic, we were joined by a panel, including: Professor Lord Richard Layard, Co-Director of the Community Wellbeing Programme at the Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and co-author of Value for Money Lord Gus O'Donnell, former Cabinet Secretary Amanda Rowlatt, former Chief Economist at the Department for Transport, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and Department for Work and Pensions Conrad Smewing, Director General of Public Spending in His Majesty's Treasury and Joint-Head of the Government Finance Function The panel was chaired by Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.

Welcome to the Complexity Premia podcast from Coolabah Capital, which is hosted by Christopher Joye, CIO and portfolio manager at Coolabah Capital. The Complexity Premia podcast strives to deconstruct modern investment problems for wholesale (not retail) participants in capital markets. You can listen on your favourite podcast app, or you can find it on Spotify, Podbean or Apple Podcasts. In this new flash episode of the Complexity Premia podcast, Chris and Ying Yi discuss a range of important developments, including record house price sales, whether public spending is driving inflation, the risk of a reacceleration next year, the choice between dictators and democracy, and the rise of neo-socialism. This information is suitable for wholesale investors only and has been produced by Coolabah Capital Institutional Investments Pty Ltd ACN 605806059, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence No. 482238 (CCII). The views expressed in this recording represent the personal opinions of the speakers and do not represent the view of any other party. The information does not take into account the particular investment objectives or financial situation of any potential listener. It does not constitute, and should not be relied on as, financial or investment advice or recommendations (expressed or implied) and it should not be used as an invitation to take up any investments or investment services. Whilst we believe that the information discussed in the podcast is correct, no warranty or representation is given to this effect, and listeners should not rely on this information when making any decisions. No responsibility can be accepted by CCII to any end users for any action taken on the basis of this information. Any performance data presented on this site is pre-fees for institutional clients that negotiate custom fee rates, and these solutions are not available to retail investors. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and professional advice. CCII may have a financial interest in any assets discussed during the podcast. Listeners in Australia are encouraged to visit ASIC's MoneySmart website to obtain information regarding financial advice and investments.

Ministers say an audit by the UK Treasury means they face uncertainty about their budget

The chancellor has set out her audit of public spending to MPs. Revealing what she calls a multi-billion pound “black hole” in the government finances, Rachel Reeves has vowed “to fix the mess we inherited” from the Conservative government. So do these sums add up and what do they mean for public services? Should this inheritance come as a surprise to Labour and what does it mean for the party's manifesto pledges? And what is Rachel Reeves' plan – which could involve tax rises or spending cuts – for dealing with the problem? To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel, including: Olly Bartrum, Senior Economist at the Institute for Government Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government The webinar was chaired by Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nat O'Connor is lecturer in social policy in UCD's School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice and part-time policy specialist at Age Action Ireland. He has taught politics and social policy since 1999. He has a PhD in political science from Trinity College Dublin and a MA in political science and social policy from the University of Dundee. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), a member of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and chairperson of the Irish Social Policy Association (ISPA). You can find him on LinkedIn (natoconnor) and TwitterX @natpolicy Nat chats with Susanne Rogers about the impetus, reasoning and content in his recent report

The chancellor has set out her audit of public spending to MPs. Revealing what she calls a multi-billion pound “black hole” in the government finances, Rachel Reeves has vowed “to fix the mess we inherited” from the Conservative government. So do these sums add up and what do they mean for public services? Should this inheritance come as a surprise to Labour and what does it mean for the party's manifesto pledges? And what is Rachel Reeves' plan – which could involve tax rises or spending cuts – for dealing with the problem? To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel, including: Olly Bartrum, Senior Economist at the Institute for Government Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government The webinar was chaired by Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.

This long-awaited discussion with maritime economic expert and travelling Oxford scholar Donald J. Savoie is upon us. With a staggering intellect on the topic, experience working with Prime Ministers like Brian Mulroney, and a different take on globalization, you won't want to miss this.  More about Donald J. Savoie.    Donald Joseph Savoie CC ONB FRSC (born 1947) is a Canadian public administration and regional economic development scholar. He serves as a professor at l'Université de Moncton. In 2015, he was awarded the Killam Prize for his contribution to the field of social sciences.[1][2] Biography[edit] Savoie has published many books, journal articles, and essays in edited collections.[3] His publications include Federal–Provincial Collaboration, Breaking the Bargain: Public Servants, Ministers, and Parliament, Governing from the Centre: The Concentration of Power in Canadian Politics, Thatcher, Reagan, Mulroney: In Search of a New Bureaucracy,[4] and What Is Government Good At? A Canadian Answer. His biography Harrison McCain: Single-Minded Purpose was shortlisted for the National Business Book Award (2014).[5] He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1993[6] and promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in 2022.[7] Publications Federal–Provincial Collaboration, Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 1981 An overview of the importance of federal–provincial relations on regional development: the restructuring of 1982, Moncton: Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, 1984 (ISBN 0-88659-003-5) Regional Economic Development: Canada's Search for Solutions, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1986, reprinted 1987. La lutte pour le développement: le cas du Nord Est, Québec, Les presses de l'Université du Québec, 1988. Regional Policy in a Changing World, New York: Plenum Press, 1990. The Politics of Public Spending in Canada, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1990, reprinted 1990 and 1991. The Politics of Language, Kingston: Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, Queen's University, 1991, 23 p. ( ISBN 0-88911-586-9 ) Regional Economic Development: Canada's Search for Solutions, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1992, 341 p. Globalization and Governance, Ottawa: Canadian Centre for Management Development, 1993, 37 p. ( ISBN 0-662-98781-0 ) Thatcher, Reagan, Mulroney: In Search of a New Bureaucracy, Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1994, reprinted 1994, 1995. Rethinking Canada's regional development policy: a view of the Atlantic, Moncton: Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, 1997, 67 p. Governing from the Centre: The Concentration of Power in Canadian Politics Archived 7 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1999, reprinted 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2006. Community Economic Development in Atlantic Canada: False Hope or Panacea, Moncton: Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, 2000, 131 p. Aboriginal Economic Development in New Brunswick [permanent dead link], Moncton: Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, 2000, 143 p. Pulling Against Gravity: Economic Development in New Brunswick During the McKenna Years, Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2001 Breaking the Bargain: Public Servants, Ministers, and Parliament Archived 15 September 2014 at archive.today, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2003, reprinted 2003, 2004, 336 p. Visiting Grandchildren: Economic Development in the Maritimes Archived 7 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2006, reprinted 2006. Court Government and the Collapse of Accountability in Canada and the United Kingdom Archived 7 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2008, reprinted 2008. I'm From Bouctouche, Me, Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2009, 316 p. (A memoir.) Power: Where Is It?, Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2010. Whatever Happened to the Music Teacher? How Government Decides How and Why, Montreal, McGill-Queen's University Press, 2013, reprinted 2014, 336 p. Harrison McCain: Single-Minded Purpose, Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2013, 336 p. What Is Government Good At?: A Canadian Answer, Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2015, reprinted 2016, 388 p. Looking for Bootstraps: Economic Development in the Maritimes, Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 2017, 440 p. Democracy in Canada: The Disintegration of Our Institutions Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2019, 504 p. Thanks for the Business: K.C. Irving, Arthur Irving and the Story of Irving Oil, Halifax: Nimbus, 2020. With B. Guy Peters (eds.)[edit] New Challenges of Governance, Ottawa: Canadian Centre for Management / Presses de l'Université Laval, 1995, 306 p. ( ISBN 2 -7637-7445-8 ) Managing Incoherence: The dilemma of coordination and accountability, Ottawa: Canadian Centre for Management Development, 1995 ( ISBN 0-662-61696-0 ) Taking Stock: Assessing Public Sector Reforms, Québec: Presses de l'Université Laval, 1998, 311 p. ( ISBN 2-7637-7574-8 ) Governance in the Twenty-first Century: Revitalizing the Public Service, Québec: Presses de l'Université Laval, 2001, 328 p. ( ISBN 2-7637-7765-1 ) With Ralph Winter (eds.)[edit] Les provinces maritimes : un regard sur l'avenir / The Maritime Provinces: looking to the future, Moncton: Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, 1994, 288 p (. ISBN 0-88659-027-2 ) With Maurice Beaudin[edit] The Struggle for Development: the case of the North East, Moncton: Presses de l'Université du Québec / Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, 1988, 282 p. New Brunswick in 2000, Moncton: Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development, 1989, 200 p. ( ISBN 0-88659-018-3 ) The challenges of the fishing industry in New Brunswick, Moncton: Acadia Publishing, 1992, 282 p. ( ISBN 2-7600-0208-X ) With André Raynauld[edit] Essais sur le développement régional, Montreal: University Press of Montreal, 1986, 242 p. ( ISBN 2-7606-0735-6 )    

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim explore what to do if you are drowning in data. You will learn a simple 3 step process to ensure you're only collecting what you need for your mission. Plus, CEO of Public Spend Forum, Raj Sharma, shares the importance of starting the process early. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspxDAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/  DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/For Contracting Conversations channels:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

In the first of three podcasts as part of OMFIF's project with EY on the future of public money, OMFIF's Nikhil Sanghani is joined by Dr Carolyn Bordeaux, senior visiting scholar at the University of Georgia and former member of the US House of Representatives, and Mark Macdonald, global public finance management leader at EY. They discuss the growing fiscal constraints facing governments, the need for effective institutional structures and the importance of having better metrics to inform public spending decisions.

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Scott and Jim explore what to do if you are drowning in data. You will learn a simple 3 step process to ensure you're only collecting what you need for your mission. Plus, CEO of Public Spend Forum, Raj Sharma, shares the importance of starting the process early. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspxDAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/  DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/For Contracting Conversations channels:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

The Treasury is perhaps the most powerful department in Whitehall. Its ownership of public spending means it has direct control over the money available to the rest of government, while the Treasury's responsibility for tax policy gives it enormous influence over the finances of households and businesses. But criticism of the department's influence on government policy is almost as old as the institution itself, with frequent complaints about the “dead hand of the Treasury” or attacks on the department's “orthodoxy”. However, a recent IfG report found many of the fiercest criticisms to be overblown: many simply represent a dislike of a budget constraint. The department plays an important function in effectively managing public spending and guarding against financial disorder. It has also consistently been a champion of economic growth, though there is debate about how that is managed against its responsibility for managing government spending. While the department has clear strengths, there are clearly problems with how it functions. The Treasury often takes a short-term approach, is frequently accused of micromanaging other departments, and wields excessive influence over government policy relative to the rest of the centre. So how can these problems be addressed? How much are they due to the relative weakness of other departments or the incentives facing Treasury ministers? And just what impact does the Treasury have on government policy making? Our expert panel exploring these issues and more featured: • James Bowler CB, Permanent Secretary of HM Treasury • Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research at the Health Foundation and former Director of Public Spending at HM Treasury • David Gauke, former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions • Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and co-author of Treasury orthodoxy, and former No 10 special adviser for industrial strategy The event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report from UCD Geary Institute has shown how Ireland is spending its public Purse. Nat O'Connor, Senior Public Affairs & Policy Specialist with Age Action

The Treasury is perhaps the most powerful department in Whitehall. Its ownership of public spending means it has direct control over the money available to the rest of government, while the Treasury's responsibility for tax policy gives it enormous influence over the finances of households and businesses. But criticism of the department's influence on government policy is almost as old as the institution itself, with frequent complaints about the “dead hand of the Treasury” or attacks on the department's “orthodoxy”. However, a recent IfG report found many of the fiercest criticisms to be overblown: many simply represent a dislike of a budget constraint. The department plays an important function in effectively managing public spending and guarding against financial disorder. It has also consistently been a champion of economic growth, though there is debate about how that is managed against its responsibility for managing government spending. While the department has clear strengths, there are clearly problems with how it functions. The Treasury often takes a short-term approach, is frequently accused of micromanaging other departments, and wields excessive influence over government policy relative to the rest of the centre. So how can these problems be addressed? How much are they due to the relative weakness of other departments or the incentives facing Treasury ministers? And just what impact does the Treasury have on government policy making? Our expert panel exploring these issues and more featured: James Bowler CB, Permanent Secretary of HM Treasury Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research at the Health Foundation and former Director of Public Spending at HM Treasury David Gauke, former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and co-author of Treasury orthodoxy, and former No 10 special adviser for industrial strategy The event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.

The data on Monthly Per capita Consumption Expenditure was released last week. How should we read this data?  How can it inform policy making at various levels? Sarthak and Suman discuss in this episode of All Things Policy. Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of "Dialogue over division." I'm thrilled to bring you this conversation with Jeff White, a lawyer by training who has forged a career in finance and boasts a comprehensive understanding of the Canadian capital markets 'ecosystem.' Throughout his career, Jeff has offered invaluable strategic insights into capital markets strategy, fundraising alternatives, and navigating the intricate regulatory landscape. With his deep understanding of the Canadian institutional investor landscape, Jeff brings a unique perspective on how governmental spending impacts our daily lives. In today's episode, we explore the intricacies of governmental spending, touching on topics such as inflation, rebates, and the imperative of understanding the origins and allocation of public funds. Jeff underscores that every dollar spent by the government ultimately comes from the public, highlighting the importance of citizens staying informed and engaged in matters of public spending, akin to managing their own household finances. Join us as we unravel the complexities of public expenditure and its implications for individuals and society at large. This conversation aims to demystify concepts and ideas that might otherwise seem daunting, empowering us to hold our elected officials accountable. The more we understand, the more effectively we can participate. I hope you find this discussion both enjoyable and enlightening, offering valuable insights to carry forward. This podcast series is your guide to becoming a more informed and engaged citizen. It's a call to action for you to take an active role in maintaining the vitality of our democracy. Connect with Eva Chipiuk: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chipiuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Rumble/YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@echipiuk⁠⁠⁠ Eva Chipiuk is not your typical lawyer. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Science, a Law Degree and a Masters of Law in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Eva has made a career representing David in the fight against Goliath. She has represented clients against large energy companies and the government. Her unique education and work experience has empowered her to represent clients and protect their rights in a unique and a more holistic way. Eva believes that in order for Canadians to be familiar with their legal rights and political systems, they must become active members in the democratic process. On this podcast, “Dialogue Over Division”, the goal is to empower Canadians to learn and engage in meaningful conversations about democracy and how we can come together as a nation to make a difference. Together we can work towards a brighter and more united Canada.

This province spent almost $36 million on travel nurses between April and August of last year, according to a recent report in the Globe and Mail. We hear reaction from NDP MHA Lela Evans.

Participants:Dr Hannah Randolph, Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeProfessor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeJoão Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeTimestamps:(00:25) The challenging backdrop to the Scottish Budget(05:28)  The impact of the Autumn Statement on the Scottish Budget(08:33) Spending commitments from the Scottish Government since the Medium-Term Financial Strategy(13:55) Options for reforming Scottish Income Tax(22:51) The Scottish Government's constraints on borrowing(26:49) Main areas to look out for on Budget Day

Governments often tackle similar issues again and again – from day-to-day matters to major challenges such as natural disasters, public health threats or global financial or security crises. So it is vital that governments learn from experience about what works – and what doesn't – to improve the functioning of government. But extensive churn in ministers – and the civil servants who support them – means that institutional memory can be lost. In the mid-2010s, the Treasury was grappling with how to maintain and improve public service performance as budgets were squeezed. Senior officials in the department identified the need for a review of historic evidence to ensure they understood what the experience of previous decades showed about how to manage public spending effectively The Nuffield Foundation funded a project involving the Institute of Fiscal Studies (Paul Johnson, Rowena Crawford and Ben Zaranko) and a team based at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford (Christopher Hood, Iain McLean, Maia King and Barbara Piotrowska). The task of the IFS team was to assess what happened to UK spending over 1993–2015 from the available statistics, while the Blavatnik team explored the more qualitative aspects of public spending control over the same period from a mixture of published sources, interviews and archival material – now published in book form (The Way the Money Goes: The Fiscal Constitution and Public Spending in the UK). Drawing on that work, this event will reflect on the value – but also the challenges – of historical research on government and explore what can be learnt from past experience in the planning and control of public spending. To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by a panel of experts: Sir Charles Bean, Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and former member of the Budget Responsibility Committee at the Office for Budget Responsibility (2017–21) Mark Franks, Director of Welfare at the Nuffield Foundation Catherine Haddon, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Professor Christopher Hood, Visiting Professor at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University Conrad Smewing, Director General, Public Spending at HM Treasury The event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.

Participants:João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeProfessor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeTimestamps:(00:28) Economic forecasts for growth and inflation(03:03) Fiscal drag and its consequences(06:50) National Insurance cuts(08:45) Spending settlements for departments and devolved administrations remain tight - are they realistic?(13:03) Consequences for Scotland(17:17) What does this mean in the context of a looming general election?

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 11th, 2023. You can hear more reports on our homepage radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

Today's Irish Times opinion poll has found the public value greater public spending over the prospect of income tax cuts. Pat Leahy, Political Editor with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Should we prioritise public spending to make childcare accessible and affordable? Frank spoke to Aoife Hamilton from Employers for Childcare, MLA Connie Egan and Prof Deirdre Heenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for the local to be put back into local government. Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby wants less centralisation in the allocation of public spending. He says New Zealand is the third most centralised country in the OECD. Crosby says locals need more control over how money is spent in their communities. It's part of the Future for Local Government Review panel. He told Mike Hosking he hopes recommendations from his group are taken seriously. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A call for the local to be put back into local government. Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby wants less centralisation in the allocation of public spending. He says New Zealand is the third most centralised country in the OECD. Crosby says locals need more control over how money is spent in their communities. It's part of the Future for Local Government Review panel. He told Mike Hosking he hopes recommendations from his group are taken seriously. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the government unveiled around £30bn worth of cuts to public services as it attempts to plug a fiscal hole. Governments have attempted to rein in spending in the past and struggled to do so. Philip Coggan takes a look at why public spending tends to rise in the long run and the continuing political battle to contain it. Guests: David Gauke, former Conservative MP and Treasury minister from 2010 to 2017 Carys Roberts, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research Jagjit Chadha, Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow of the Institute for Government Producer: Ben Carter Production co-ordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross and Maria Ogundele Sound engineer: James Beard Editor: Clare Fordham

To try to help fill a black hole in the public finances, Jeremy Hunt has asked government departments to outline ways that they could cut spending. This is just the latest in a long line of governments that have attempted to get greater value for money from public spending. There have been repeated attempts to focus on the outputs and outcomes achieved, rather than just the money going in. But the most enduring and tenacious approach has been a Treasury focus on keeping control of the purse strings, rather than monitoring and holding departments to account for the outputs and outcomes they achieve. Drawing on the findings of a major research programme led by Professor Christopher Hood and funded by the Nuffield Foundation assessing the operation of public expenditure control in the UK between 1993 and 2015, the Institute for Government was delighted to host this event to discuss what can be learned from the success and failure of efforts at spending control in the UK over the past three decades and lessons from abroad. Our panel included: Professor Niamh Hardiman, Professor in Political Science and Public Policy at UCD SPIRe Professor Christopher Hood, Visiting Professor at the Blavatnik School of Government Professor David Richards, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Manchester Dame Sharon White, Chair of the John Lewis Partnership, former Chief Executive of Ofcom and Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury The event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. #IfGpublicspending We would like to thank Nuffield Foundation for kindly supporting this event.

Welcome back fellow cynics as your co-hosts Thomas Brancato and Jorge Shaft continue our weekly roundup series, Cynical Talk. This week, we cover US President Joe Biden's presidency as we approach the crucial mid-term elections. We discuss his speech addressing the legal case between the US Government vs Donald Trump, electoral differences between them, appealing to the crucial swing voters, his focus on long-term infrastructure commitments, addressing polarisation, student loan relief package, the political party system in America, prospects for the next election, electoral costs of Biden's personal brand, withdrawal from Afghanistan, and his legacy thus far. We hope you enjoy tuning in as much as we enjoy piecing these together! Drop us a comment anytime, anywhere.

The volatility on the financial markets is continuing in the wake of the chancellor's announcement of massive tax cuts last month. The government's current plan is to announce full details of how it will fund those cuts and balance the books on October 31st. One of its options is to rein in public spending - the expenditure that goes on healthcare, schools, welfare, infrastructure and much more,So what is the level of public spending right now, how does it compare historically and what would be the impact on our services and benefits of any cuts? Joining David Aaronovitch in The Briefing Room are: Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute For Fiscal Studies Soumaya Keynes, UK Economics Editor at The Economist Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research at the Health Foundation Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at The Institute For GovernmentPHOTO: The chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng (Getty Images)

Prime Minister Liz Truss says she will not cut public spending despite warning of £62bn shortfall. Your calls on this. Also, the new Met Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has defended the policing of climate protests. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly joins Nick live.

PM insists she won't cut public spending, Cross Question & should King Charles II have a cut-price coronation? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP David Simmonds, Labour MP Rachael Maskell, ConservativeHome columnist Emily Carver and Political Editor for Byline Times Adam Bienkov.

Inflation Is NOT Just Economic: It KILLS Democracy - Matthew KellyGet Matthew's 60 Second Wisdom delivered to your inbox: https://www.matthewkelly.com/subscribeVideo Transcript:“One of the most disturbing realities unfolding in our society at this very moment is rapidly rising inflation. Many are saying that there are much more important issues for us to focus on. They are wrong. Inflation is not just an economic issue. It isn't about the price of gas at the pump, though the media dumbs it down to that single data point (and dumbs us down in the process). Inflation kills democracy. It is not an economic issue. Inflation was the primary factor in the decline and collapse of the Roman Empire. They decreased the silver content in their coins from 100% to 5% in order to repay debt. At the same time, they were increasing their non-productive debt. Non-productive debt is that which doesn't add to the productive assets of a nation (or a person). What is non-productive debt? In the case of a nation this would include financing war or unsustainable public spending. In the case of an individual this would include credit card debt. These types of debt are non-productive because they are not deployed in ways that add value to the economy and produce income to pay the interest on the debt. The combination of non-productive debt and devaluing their currency by reducing the silver content ravaged the Roman Empire by creating inflation that saw prices rise 1000%. The Great German Inflation between 1919-1923 played a significant role in the death of German democracy and the rise of Hitler and the Nazis. The cost of a loaf of bread rose 80,000%. Hitler's central promise in his early days was simply “bread and jobs.” And we know what happened next. Less than 15 years ago, Zimbabwe set staggering inflation records with percentages in the billions month-to-month in 2008. Inflation is now a problem in the United States. This is an absolute statement of fact. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to you. It has been a problem for many months, but the Federal Reserve only took action on it this month.  This is the analogy to keep in mind. We are chasing a train, travelling at 110mph that left the station 9 months ago. To catch that train and bring it under control is going to take some chasing. Economic policy has been politicized and is now potentially being weaponized like never before. Inflation isn't the government's problem. It isn't the Federal Reserve's problem. It is everyone's problem. If you want to do a deep dive into one socio-political-historical issue this year, let it be inflation. The more people who know something about this topic in our culture at this time the more chance we have of combatting it. And when you see news reports on inflation, don't think about the price of gas at the pump, remember inflation kills democracy.”If you have not read LIFE IS MESSY, order your copy today: https://amzn.to/2TTgZKn Subscribe to Matthew's YouTube Channel today! https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyAuthor/featured?sub_confirmation=1https://www.matthewkelly.comGet Matthew's 60 Second Wisdom delivered to your inbox: https://www.matthewkelly.com/subscribe The Best Version of Yourself and 60 Second Wisdom are registered trademarks.#MatthewKelly #BestVersionOfYourself #BestVersion #ThoughtLeader

The Brazilian president wants to sidestep election laws to jack up spending ahead of the election. Columnist Beatriz Rey warns of the risks of giving him such powers.Support the show

Franco Terrazzano is the federal director at the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation. https://www.taxpayer.com/about/spokespeople/franco-terrazzano -How did the Governor General's entourage rack up $100,000 in in-flight meals? -What should Doug Ford do to make life more affordable? -And why are politicians so blind to the rising cost of living? Dr. Shane Morris is CEO of Morris and Associates Consulting. -Why does the "Soviet style" OCS control the cannabis market in Ontario -How, and why, should cannabis policy be changed Broadcast on Consumer Choice Radio on June 18, 2022. Syndicated on Sauga 960AM and Big Talker Network. Website: https://consumerchoiceradio.com ***PODCAST***  Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3EJSIs3 Apple: http://apple.co/2G7avA8  Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3iXIKIS RSS: https://omny.fm/shows/consumerchoiceradio/playlists/podcast.rss Our podcast is now Podcasting 2.0 compliant! Listen to the show using a Bitcoin lightning wallet-enabled podcasting app (Breeze, Fountain, etc.) to directly donate to the show using the Bitcoin lightning network (stream those sats!).  More information on that here: https://podcastindex.org/apps  Produced by the Consumer Choice Center.  Support us: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is university a waste of time and money? On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, Bryan Caplan, author of The Case Against Education, debates Professor Nicholas Dirks, the former Chancellor of UC Berkeley, on the motion Be it resolved, cut public spending for universities. It's a waste of time and money. SOURCES: CNN, Newsweek, EWTN, Global News.

Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk David Nicholson discussed the Mayor's comments on budget spending, his designs for funding law enforcement in our city, cleaning up Metro Louisville, and his relationship with Frankfort...

  This speech was recorded 29 March 2022 Simon Clarke, Chief Secretary to the Treasury and MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, spoke at the Institute of Economic Affairs about a 'quiet revolution' within the Treasury pushing for more prudent spending of taxpayer money and fiscal control. Simon asserts that it is vital that government facilitates the economic conditions necessary for innovation and guarantees that taxpayers' money is spent as wisely as possible.   Support the IEA on Patreon, where we give you the opportunity to directly help us continue producing stimulating and educational online content, whilst subscribing to exclusive IEA perks, benefits and priority access to our content https://www.patreon.com/iealondon   FOLLOW US: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/iealondon INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ieauk/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/ieauk WEBSITE - https://iea.org.uk/

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In this episode, Trish talks with Professor and NBER Research Associate, Barry Eichengreen about a number of alarming topics including inflation, the supply shortage, and rising gas prices.   Professor Eichengreen talks about how the December 2020 and March 2021 stimulus are partly to blame for the latest inflation numbers.  Trish and Barry also talk about the supply shortage and how his forecast shows the shortage will likely continue for the next 6 months, at which point inflation could begin to decrease.     Plus, they have a very honest conversation about his new book - "In Defense of Public Spending."

Dr. Livio Di Matteo, Professor of Economics at Lakehead University

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Here's what's clear: public spending is on the rise. Public expenditure ratios have quadrupled since 1870, and increased even more in the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Is that good or bad? What does responsible public spending look like? How should governments institute reforms in order to improve their public spending agendas? These questions are less clear. Bruegel's Director, Guntram Wolff, sits down with Former Deputy Secretary-General of OECD, Ludger Schuknecht to discuss the issues surrounding public spending in post-pandemic economies.

Catherine Birch, Senior Economist, at ANZ Research discusses why Australia’s economy continues to hold up despite the withdrawal of some support, the rise of Covid-19 variants, closure of international borders, and trade tensions with China. Image Credit: Nils Versemann | Shutterstock.com

Catherine Birch, Senior Economist, at ANZ Research discusses why Australia’s economy continues to hold up despite the withdrawal of some support, the rise of Covid-19 variants, closure of international borders, and trade tensions with China. Image Credit: Nils Versemann | Shutterstock.com

It's easy to forget the state the NHS was in 20 years ago – long waiting lists, heartrending delays in care, winter crises – and heated debate on whether the NHS model was obsolete.   But the Wanless Review set the NHS on course to receive record catch up funding. So in this episode, we ask, given the pandemic and the mounting challenges facing the NHS to deal with a huge backlog of care, is it time for another Wanless? Our Chief Executive Dr Jennifer Dixon discusses this with two expert guests and former Treasury officials, who were very close to the original Wanless Review: Anita Charlesworth, Director of the Health Foundation's REAL Centre and our Director of Research. Anita led the secretariat for the original Wanless Review within the Treasury, where she was Director of Public Spending from 1998 to 2007. Nick Macpherson, Permanent Secretary to the Treasury from 2005 to 2016. Nick was Permanent Secretary to three chancellors, and managed the department through the financial and wider economic crisis which began in 2007. Nick joined the House of Lords in 2016 as Baron of Earls Court. Useful links: The most expensive breakfast in history. The Health Foundation, 2021. Find out more about the REAL Centre Find out more about our podcast A note on audio quality in this episode Unfortunately, we were unable to record this episode using our normal recording platform, so the audio quality is lower than we would like. We'll be back recording the podcast in our normal way next episode.

Public spending increases in Ireland were the second highest in the Eurozone for 2020. Cormac Lucey, economic commentator with the Sunday Times explained what it means. And, whether we should be worried? Down to Business with Bobby Kerr Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Dimitri Demekas, visiting senior fellow at the Institute of Global Affairs at the London School of Economics and special adviser to the Bank of England, and Ludger Schuknecht, former chief economist of the German ministry of finance and deputy secretary-general at the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development, join Danae Kyriakopoulou, chief economist and director of research at OMFIF, to discuss European financial stability. They explore the need for high public spending because of Covid-19 and what comes next, the intricate relationship between the real economy and financial markets, the risks faced by central banks in the current crisis and more. Ludger Schuknecht also discusses his latest book, Public Spending and the Role of the State - History, Performance, Risk and Remedies.

The ladies discuss recent calls to #CancelNetflix over controversial French film Cuties (Mignonnes) and if it's acceptable for young girls to re-enact being sexualised for the purposes of social commentary, whether Britain still needs a monarchy in the 21st century, the health and safety issues associated with prostitution and why sex work should be decriminalised in the UK, and if they would convert to another religion to be with the person they love.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnitedMelaninGroupGet in touch with us: ethnicallyspeaking@unitedmelaningroup.com---------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://unitedmelaningroup.com/es014(Website – Show notes)https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81111198(Film – Cuties – Written and Directed by Maïmouna Doucouré)https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/(Website – Prince's Trust – Charity supporting young people aged 11–30)https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/(Website – Invictus Games Foundation – Sports charity supporting injured former servicemen and women)https://www.headstogether.org.uk/(Website – Heads Together – Charity spearheading mental health initiatives)https://nationalinterest.org/feature/backwards-britain-why-it%E2%80%99s-time-abolish-monarchy-132407(Article – Backwards Britain: Why It's Time to Abolish the Monarchy – Peter Harris for The National Interest)https://eachother.org.uk/(Website – EachOther (formerly RightsInfo) – Human Rights Charity)https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/explainers/understanding-sex-work-open-society(Explainer – Understanding Sex Work in an Open Society – Open Society Foundations)https://news.sky.com/story/i-was-due-to-end-my-life-its-time-to-give-sex-workers-more-support-12061732(Article & Video – 'I was due to end my life - it's time to give sex workers more support' – Jessica Hyer Griffin for Sky News)https://www.facebook.com/helpforstudentsexworkers(Website – Support For Student Sex Workers – Community Group on Facebook)https://prostitutescollective.net/know-your-rights(Explainer – Know Your Rights – A Guide for Sex Workers – English Collective of Prostitutes)----------------------------------------Each week join Anissa, Luanda Yasmin and Sophie Hannah, three smart, curious and opinionated highly-melanated women, as they discuss everything from current affairs to pop culture, and everything in between. No subject is off limits for these ladies, especially when it comes to issues affecting British communities of colour. Get ready to laugh, learn and liberate your mind, because if there's one thing you can guarantee, it's that the Ethnically Speaking ladies will be giving it to you straight!----------------------------------------Music by GC

COVID-19 aid spending has proven crucial and more dollars may be needed – but what might the long-term effects be on the US budget deficit and public health programs?

This episode examines the opportunity to use money as a lens to evaluate the government’s policy priorities and results, and to strengthen fiscal scrutiny practices to better oversee progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Dr. Helaina Gaspard, Director of Governance and Institutions at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD) at the University of Ottawa provides an overview of how the national budget process is an important avenue through which parliaments can monitor and evaluate progress towards the SDGs, since it is the main policy instrument that identifies annual revenue expectations and spending priorities. This presentation was recorded at the 16th ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly, Accelerating Progress on Agenda 2030: Good Practices for Parliamentary Action, taking place in Asuncion, Paraguay from October 30th to November 1st, 2019.

Is university a waste of time and money? On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, Bryan Caplan, author of The Case Against Education, debates Professor Nicholas Dirks, the former Chancellor of UC Berkeley, on the motion Be it resolved, cut public spending for universities. It's a waste of time and money. SOURCES: CNN, Newsweek, EWTN, Global News.

Radio Sweden Daily brings you a round-up of the main news in Sweden on January 20th 2020. Presenter: Ulla Engberg Producer: Loukas Christodoulou

This week on the podcast that looks at how Government works, and sometimes doesn’t…Both major parties are promising massive public spending if they win the Election, but are there enough projects out there to spend it all on? The right to free access to the government’s own reports becomes a key Election battleground. And there’s a brand new Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle. How will Parliament deal with the unprecedented decisions of now-departed John Bercow?Plus, what happens on “Taking Out The Trash Day”? How Brexit could affect devolution and self-government in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland far beyond any date when we actually leave. Why ‘FORTHWITH’ is the most powerful word in the Parliamentary lexicon. We talk to veteran Lib Dem strategist Olly Grender. And how fast can the IfG’s athletic staffers run from Piccadilly to College Green? It’s a key fitness challenge. “John Bercow increased the powers of Parliament. Is the new Speaker really going to want to give them back to the Government?” – Hannah WhiteHosted by Bronwen Maddox with Alice Lilly, Joe Owen, Hannah White, Gavin Freeguard and Jess Sargeant. Audio production by Alex Rees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will a Plan B for Scottish independence make an appearance at the upcoming SNP conference? And what is an acceptable amount for a Lord Provost to spend from the public purse.Stephen Paton is joined by Kathleen Nutt and Kirsteen Paterson to discuss the last week of politics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cormac is joined by Peter Burke - FG TD Long-ford Westmeath, Joan Burton - Labour Spokeswoman on Finance & TD Dublin-West, Thomas Byrne - FF Spokesman on Education & TD Meath East, Patricia Callan - Dir of Alcohol Beverage Fed of Ire, Philip Ryan - Dep Political Ed of Indep & on the line Diarmuid O'Flynn - Campaign Grp for Ballyhea says No.

In 2019 the Government plans to run a new spending review – setting out how much money it will give each department. In doing so, it will shape the future of public services and investment. It will have to declare whether it is still attempting to shrink the deficit or departing from the course of austerity. It will also have a chance to explain its vision of the UK after Brexit. A new report from the IfG argues that past spending reviews have failed in important respects. Future ones should be run differently in order to improve people’s lives and achieve the Government’s goals. The report was introduced by Martin Wheatley, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. The event was chaired by Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government. To discuss the findings, our panel will included: James Bowler, Director General, Public Spending, HM Treasury Simon Parker, Director of Strategy, London Borough of Redbridge

Evidence shows that investing in children today can decrease poverty for the next generation of adults. Host Justin Milner speaks with researchers Heather Hahn and Cary Lou about the federal government’s current spending on kids, future projections for this spending, and what that means for America’s children.

Every year in the Budget, the Government lays out plans to spend a huge amount of money. How well does it stick to those plans? As part of a larger study of the history of public expenditure control, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has undertaken the most comprehensive analysis to date of UK public expenditure data 1993–2015. To discuss their key findings, our panel included: Lord Nick Macpherson, former Permanent Secretary for HM Treasury Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research and Economics at Health Foundation Paul Johnson, Director of the IFS. The event was chaired by Julian McCrae, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.

Alex and Eddie sit down in a Coffee Shop waiting for the Studio to become available. Settling disputes, hangovers, talking love, the upcoming election, Public Spending and everything inbetween. @readpublichouse http://www.readpublichouse.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/readPublicHouse/

Co-hosted by the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute and the Development Policy Centre. As Governments expanded their activities over the years, pushing spending from around 10 per cent of GDP at the beginning of the last century to the current levels of 30 to 50 per cent of GDP, while increasing intervention through regulations, they tended to lose much of their ability to monitor well what they did. This led to problems of corruption, inefficiency, rent seeking, cronyism, and generally less equitable results in terms of economic results and income distribution. Professor Vito Tanzi will present and discuss the challenge of complexity in governments and markets in terms of tax, spending and regulation. Vito Tanzi obtained his PhD in Economics from Harvard University and was subsequently a Professor at American University before becoming head of Tax Policy in the International Monetary Fund(IMF) from 1974 to 1981, and Director of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department from 1981 to 2000. He was State Secretary for Economy and Finance in the Italian Government and Senior Consultant to the Inter-American Development Bank. He is recipient of numerous awards and honours and has published widely on public finance, tax, expenditure and regulation for developed and developing countries. Publications include Public Spending in the 20th Century (Cambridge U Press, 2000) with Ludger Schknecht; Taxation and Latin American Integration (Harvard University, 2008); Peoples, Places and Policies: China, Japan and Southeast Asia (NY: Jorge Pinto Books, 2008) and Government versus Markets (Cambridge University Press: 2011). Government versus Markets was also published in China and in 2014 was chosen as one of the 8 most important financial books of the year. He has also written numerous articles on tax and globalisation, fiscal termites, corruption and the shadow economy. Following the keynote speaker, an In Conversation panel discussion will be held with Vito Tanzi, Miranda Stewart – Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Roger Bradbury – National Security College and Stephen Howes – Development Policy Centre.

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Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the third of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland's Constitutional Future”. 19 October 2011.

Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the third of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland's Constitutional Future”. 19 October 2011.

Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the third of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future”. 19 October 2011.

Washington is looking for cuts in programs serving millions of Americans who are poor, sick and hungry. Private nonprofits and charities won't be able to make up the difference...

Academics from Cambridge Judge Business School have raised doubts about whether the size and speed of George Osborne's cuts will dampen the country's economic recovery and whether volunteers under the banner of working in a "Big Society" can really take on jobs previously performed by public sector workers. Boni Sones OBE reports.

Aditya Chakrabortty and guests discuss the impact of the government's £6.2bn spending cuts on the private sector, Justin Fox tells us why the markets aren't always right, plus where should you draw the line with Twitter?

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