In this episode, Gerry talks to Nicki Hutley, a highly experience economist, on the evolution of economic thinking specific to climate policy and cost-benefit analysis. They discuss the realities and limitations of economic definitions along with the efforts required to compliment government processes whilst trying to consult on climate policy.
Nicki Hutley is a highly experienced economist, with broad-based expertise in both macroeconomics and microeconomic policy, gained over more than three decades in financial and investment markets and in economic consulting. After many years in the corporate world, including most recently as a partner with Deloitte Access Economics, Nicki is now an independent economist, advising government, business and not-for-profits on a wide range of policy issues, but with a focus on social and environmental impact. She is also a Councillor on the Climate Council. She is a frequent commentator in the media regularly appearing on the Drum and contributing to the Guardian.
This podcast is supported by The University of Glasgow and the Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation.
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