Capitalism is in crisis, ranging from the climate and ecological emergencies, to widening inequality and rising cost of living to financial instability.  This module will provide students with a critical perspective on these ‘grand challenges’ and introduce them to new approaches to economics and policy which challenge standard thinking. The module features globally leading economists and policy makers. Previous and current lecturers include Mariana Mazzucato, Ha Joon Change, Stephanie Kelton, Jayati Ghosh, Kate Raworth and Andy Haldane.