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187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment

187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment

Released Sunday, 18th April 2021
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187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment

187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment

187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment

187. RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE: the case for social investment

Sunday, 18th April 2021
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Hello! President Biden sparked a major debate when he described spending on social care and childcare as an investment in infrastructure. We’re exploring why the question of what counts as ‘infrastructure’ really matters. US policy expert Julie Kashen talks us through the US infrastructure debate then Professor Sue Himmelweit from the Women’s Budget Group explains why it could have far-reaching implications around the world.

Plus author Eileen Jones tells us about her new book ‘How Parkrun Changed Our Lives’ and the unconventional way she launched it…


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