A basic income, or the end of welfare?
The idea of a basic income is attracting interest in countries all around the world. But is it affordable, and what would it mean for the welfare state? (more…)
July 2016 53 minutes
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A care collective
On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, economist at King’s College London Alfredo Saad-Filho joins us to talk about neoliberalism, its impact on care and community, and the prospect of a...
May 2022
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A Pacific-specific approach to regionalism
This week on the pod we take a look at regional cooperation amongst the Pacific Islands and the challenges they face in coordinating policy efforts. (more…)
February 2019 64 minutes
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A precarious position – Indonesia’s workers in the pandemic
Economics and finance | Australia
On this episode, we hear from leading Indonesia experts about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on jobs, particularly on vulnerable workers in the country’s massive informal sector. (more…)
July 2020
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A social insecurity system
Economics and finance | Australia
Why do so many welfare systems end up punishing people rather than helping them, or doing more harm than good? (more…)
March 2019 53 minutes
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A spotlight on women’s security
Government and governance | The World
On this week’s Policy Forum Pod, we chat with Jeni Klugman, a lead author of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index, and discuss what insights this new global ranking can provide...
February 2018 24 minute listen
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