How do public finance and tax policy shape everyday realities — for families, labour, and inequality?

In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Kevin Milligan of the University of British Columbia. His work spans universal childcare, parental leave, income distribution, and tax fairness. We examine how economic theory meets policy design, the communication challenges of economics, and the implications of his research for social justice and public debate.

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Full transcript, photos, and related resources:

https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-004-kevin-milligan

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Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.