Spotlight 2.15: Economic development and young women's health

Published: 27 April 2023

Policy briefing, Research insight

This episode discusses the ‘persistence’ in economic development and the effect of historical events on modern-day social outcomes.

Kezia Dugdale, Director of the John Smith Centre, and Professor Graeme Roy, Dean of External Engagement at the College of Social Sciences, speak with Jenni Snell, Chief Executive of the Young Women’s Movement on its new report on female access to healthcare.

They also talk with Professor Alex Trew on the phenomenon of 'persistence' in economic development and the continuing effect of historical events on modern day social outcomes.

 


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UofG Spotlight is a university podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens. It brings together the very best insights from colleagues from across the University of Glasgow and beyond in an accessible and engaging way. 

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First published: 27 April 2023