“What about those who help growth indirectly, those who stay at home and look after others - mothers, carers of elderly parents or sick relatives who save the state millions of pounds annually. What is their worth? How is their value to be determined?”

English academic, economist, and author

Noreena Hertz is an English academic, economist, and bestselling author. She has been Honorary Professor at University College London since 2014 and is based at The UCL Policy Lab. Her work sits at the intersection of economics, business, and public policy, and she also serves on the boards of Mattel, Warner Music Group, and Workhuman. She is known for writing and speaking on how economic and social forces shape everyday life and decision making.