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Skint: The Truth About Britain's Broken Economy

Skint: The Truth About Britain's Broken Economy

20240h 47m

Overview

Britain feels under-funded and falling apart. On the eve of the election, as politicians debate the causes, economist Tim Harford looks at what the numbers reveal about the broken state we're in.

Directed by Dan Clifton
Produced by Liam Connell
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Tim Harford

Self - Presenter

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industryeconomics

About Skint: The Truth About Britain's Broken Economy

Skint: The Truth About Britain's Broken Economy is a documentary film released in 2024 exploring themes of industry, economics. Directed by Dan Clifton, it stars Tim Harford. Britain feels under-funded and falling apart. On the eve of the election, as politicians debate the causes, economist Tim Harford looks at what the numbers reveal about the broken state we're in.

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