Podcasts
Bridging the water investment gap: how can investment be secured?
This latest episode of Top of the Agenda, recorded in front of a live audience at Oxera’s new London office, explores how the investment needed to meet global commitments to safe water and sanitation can be encouraged and secured. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6)… Read More
AI and fairness: who captures the gains and who is bearing the costs?
Who benefits from AI’s economic value? Much of the discussion around AI focuses on the tasks the technology is replacing. But arguably just as important are the economic questions about competitive advantage: who is capturing the gains, and how widely are they being shared? In this episode of… Read More
Modernising EU competition policy: from guidelines to outcomes
This special edition of Top of the Agenda was recorded at our 2026 Brussels conference, which hosted senior figures from the European Commission, national competition authorities, academics and the legal community to discuss one of the most significant developments in EU competition policy in two decades: the revision of… Read More
How does economic policy shape European markets?
In this episode of Top of the Agenda, Helen Jenkins sits down with Sir Philip Lowe, who spent over 40 years at the European Commission, to reflect on his career. From his early work in the 1970s responding to the decline of industries such as coal and… Read More
How will Europe be affected by the global oil and gas supply crisis?
The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, has caused major disruption in global oil and gas supplies, triggering complex economic consequences across industries and markets far beyond the energy sector. In this episode of Top of the Agenda,… Read More
Draft merger guidelines: can we ensure dynamic and innovative markets flourish in Europe?
The European Commission’s draft merger guidelines are one of the most important ongoing debates in European policy. Nearly two decades have passed since the guidelines were last reviewed, and the new draft draws upon years of practice and precedent — reassessing core concerns around market power and consumer harm… Read More
PR24 redetermination: what the CMA’s decision means for UK households and water regulation
In this special edition of Top of the Agenda, we’re diving into the UK water sector to explore the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) final determinations: the PR 24 Redetermination process. In England and Wales, the amount consumers pay for their water is regulated by the Office of… Read More
Behavioural economics: how does decision-making impact business and policy?
Behavioural economics is all around us — from competition rulings, like the Google Search ruling in the US, to EU regulations targeting online dark patterns. It affects how we combat consumer manipulation, design policy, and even understand the behaviour of music fans. In this latest episode, Helen Jenkins… Read More
Sports markets: are the rules right?
Sport is big business. Around a quarter of global spending on TV content is focused on sports rights acquisitions, rising from 38 billion USD in 2018 to 64 billion USD in 2025. Also on the rise are questions as to whether the right rules are in place to ensure… Read More
What is venture capital, how does it work, and what are the risks?
In the third and final episode demystifying private equity, we explore the world of venture capital. While venture capital has delivered exceptional returns for some investors and founders, it’s also very high risk. So, is vibrant venture capital essential for economies seeking to boost innovation and drive productive growth?… Read More