Economies are built on infrastructure. But stretched public finances mean the state is increasingly looking to the private sector to help fund infrastructure. Climate change, technological progress, and geopolitics are changing the sort of infrastructure we need. And building physical infrastructure can be fraught with hurdles from the planning process. In this episode, Paul Diggle speaks with Bridget Rosewell, board member of the UK Infrastructure Bank and former Commissioner of the National Infrastructure Commission, about the economics of infrastructure.
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Macro BytesHow to fund our future infrastructure needs - with Bridget Rosewell
Discover how climate change, technological progress, and geopolitics are reshaping infrastructure needs. Join Paul Diggle and Bridget Rosewell for an insightful discussion.
Author
Paul Diggle
Chief Economist
Duration: 31 Mins
Date: Sep 20, 2024