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Britain's Oldest Economic Think Tank

Archives for February 2020

Founded as Britain's oldest economics-focused think tank, the Economic Research Council is committed to enhancing economic understanding and fostering inclusive debate. Through innovative events, research, and digital outreach, we strive to make economic knowledge accessible to everyone, supporting informed dialogue and pluralistic ideas. Join us in shaping a society enriched by diverse economic insights and active civic participation.

February 2020

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by Damon de Laszlo, ERC Chairman In January we were looking at a relatively steady, if confusing, world. Two minefields, one financial and the other political, were evident, but a new and unexpected phenomenon has appeared in the form of Coronavirus. Since the appearance of the Ebola virus and SARS, the World Health Organisation and […]