Economists in the Wild – Reflections from a Social Policy Conference [Podcast] EP115

Brodie Gillan; Emma Congreve; Hannah Randolph; Chirsty McFadyen

Economists in the Wild – Reflections from a Social Policy Conference [Podcast] EP115

Brodie Gillan, Emma Congreve, Hannah Randolph, Chirsty McFadyen

Economics

Research output: Digital or non-textual outputs › Podcast

Abstract

This week, Brodie Gillan is joined by Emma Congreve, Hannah Randolph, and Christy McFadyen to reflect on their recent trip to the Social Policy Association Conference 2025, held in York. This year the conference was joint with the East Asian Social Policy Research Network.

The team discusses key themes from the conference, including big-picture issues around employment, child poverty, and the links between housing and health – drawing on research they presented during the event. The episode also touches on broader policy discussions, such as Labour’s first year in government and the ongoing debate around tax reform and a potential wealth tax.

Original language	English
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 18 Jul 2025

Keywords

Social policy
Wealth tax
Social insurance
Learning disabilities
Child poverty

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https://fraserofallander.org/podcast-economists-in-the-wild-reflections-from-a-social-policy-conference/

Child poverty data & modelling
Randolph, H. (Principal Investigator), Congreve, E. (Co-investigator) & McFadyen, C. (Co-investigator)
abrdn Financial Fairness Trust
4/11/24 → 3/04/25
Project: Research
StF: Serving the Future: Reducing and preventing in-work poverty in Scotland's hospitality sector
McFadyen, C. (Co-investigator)
6/01/22 → 6/01/25
Project: Knowledge Exchange

Meeting Scotland's Child Poverty Targets: Modelling and Policy Packages
Randolph, H. L., McFadyen, C. & Congreve, E., 24 Mar 2025, Glasgow. 13 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report

Open Access
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Podcast: Economists in the Wild – Reflections from a Social Policy Conference
Gillan, B. (Host), Congreve, E. (Contributor), Randolph, H. (Contributor) & McFadyen, C. (Contributor)
18 Jul 2025
Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Media Participation

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Economists in the Wild – Reflections from a Social Policy Conference [Podcast] EP115

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Child poverty data & modelling

StF: Serving the Future: Reducing and preventing in-work poverty in Scotland's hospitality sector

Research output

Meeting Scotland's Child Poverty Targets: Modelling and Policy Packages

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Podcast: Economists in the Wild – Reflections from a Social Policy Conference

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