CPD: Fighting inflation: lessons from the '70s: interview with Professor Minford

In this webinar, we look to learn from the past for insights to the present, and are honoured to welcome Professor Patrick Minford, chair of Applied Economics at Cardiff University. Prior to academia, Professor Minford was a key economic policy adviser to Margaret Thatcher’s government during the 1970s and 80s in the fight against inflation. Learning Outcomes By completing, this CPD module, you should be able to: A. Outline why it is expected that inflation will moderate in the medium-term B. Explain why current circumstances are different to the 1970s C. Summarise the priorities for policymakers today