Join our hosts for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘War Economics: The Debt Loop’ War Economics: The Debt Loop It is now widely recognised that nearly every country is in debt to the global financial system, from the most developed nations to the world’s poorest. This programme aims to dissect the causes of global debt and inequality through engaging conversations with experts in the field. We examine the roles of war and injustice through an Islamic lens, exploring the moral obligations placed upon humanity and seeking just, ethical solutions. Guests: Keith Pilbeam: Professor of Economics at City St George’s, University of London, specialising in international finance and macroeconomics. Kenneth Regoff: Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Jomo Kwame Sundaram: Malaysian economist and former UN Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development Maurice Obstfeld: Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley and former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund. Producers: Nuwaira Khalid

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