Skint: The Truth About Britain's Broken Economy

Skint: The Truth About Britain's Broken Economy

2024 · 47 min · Documentary

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

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