How can Britain Rebuild Opportunity for Working-Class Men?

Across the UK, working-class boys and men face some persistent barriers to educational achievement and economic opportunity. Alex Blower and Richard Gater join Bethan Staton to discuss their recent books Lost Boys and The 21st Century Ladz, which explore these challenges from the classroom to the labour market.

Speakers: Bethan Staton (FT) with Alex Blower (AUB) and Richard Gater (Cardiff)

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The Festival of Economics is intended as a general discussion about economics and is not intended as financial advice or any kind of investment recommendation. Everybody's financial situation is different. You should always do your own research before you make any investment decisions.