{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659ed5a69dfc4400156c0d26/660bd7900deb6d001636003f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#18. Professor Jonathan Portes: Immigration, Inequality, Artificial Intelligence and Transitioning to a Sustainable Economy","description":"<p>Professor Jonathan Portes is one of the UK's leading economists and a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at King's College London. Professor Portes has previously served as chief economist at the Department of Work and Pensions and chief economist at the Cabinet Office.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Professor Portes explores the economic impacts of immigration, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the political use of immigration as a tool. He also explores the concerns of today's labour market, the potential impact of technology on inequality, and the challenges of transitioning to a sustainable economy. The conversation emphasises the need for scenario planning and a broader range of perspectives when considering the future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Moments</strong></p><p><br></p><p>03:19 Misconceptions of Immigration</p><p><br></p><p>09:31 Political Use of Immigration</p><p><br></p><p>16:13 Population Demographics and Immigration</p><p><br></p><p>27:41 Concerns in Today's Labor Market</p><p><br></p><p>35:33 Impact of Technology on Inequality</p><p><br></p><p>44:18 Transitioning to a Sustainable Economy</p><p><br></p><p>46:51 Advice for Businesses</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Music credit: David Cutter Music / @dcuttermusic</p>","author_name":"Ian Hallett"}