LSE India Observatory

How meaningful, reliable and useful are the comparisons being made by the media and politicians of the impact of Covid-19 on different EU member states? Linda Hantrais examines how the value of comparisons for policymaking within the EU can be improved. She argues that analysis of information about the numbers of Covid-19 cases, deaths and policy measures should take account of the reasons for variations in national and regional policy responses, and their outcomes. https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2020/05/19/comparing-european-reactions-to-covid-19-why-policy-decisions-must-be-informed-by-reliable-and-contextualised-evidence/

Lord Stern comments on protecting the economy and jobs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.climatechangenews.com/2020/04/27/german-environment-minister-defends-airline-bailout-promises-green-recovery/

Eminent British economist Nicholas Stern said the first priority for governments should be to protect employment and prevent massive job losses as businesses large and small struggle to cope with weeks of closure. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-climate-change-trf/environment-ministers-seek-fair-green-coronavirus-recovery-idUSKCN2292WL

With the on-going impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Parthasarathi Shome suggests setting economic growth aside and instead focussing on intensifying redistribution. https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/corona-complexity-120041401725_1.html?1586899410

Lord Stern has called on Rishi Sunak to spend more than £8bn in his first budget next week to kickstart a “massive and long-term” boost to “zero-carbon infrastructure, new skills and sustainable innovation”. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/04/spend-8bn-to-kickstart-plan-to-decarbonise-economy-chancellor-told

'On Friday, 24th January, Asian Voice in association with EY London hosted a high-profile dinner and drinks reception to honour captains of British Asian businesses for their donations to Yuva Unstoppable at the 19th Asian Achievers Awards.' https://www.asian-voice.com/News/UK/London/EY-and-Asian-Voice-honour-donors-of-AAA-2019