Insights
Freedom, the fundamental human right
You may be all in favour of free speech, but some people believe allowing tobacco companies to freely advertise their products requires an exception, as might donations to political campaigns …
2014
Other publications
Housing and immigration: is the tail wagging the dog?
Migrants who bring their skills to this country, who are willing to make a contribution and ready to become a part of the community, are an asset.
Business Spectator
Lithuania’s eurozone entry is a big problem for Germany
Given Germany’s position as the largest shareholder in the ECB, it is astonishing how weak their control of its governance is.
National Business Review
What did the Brits do for us?
There is something that is undoubtedly special about Britain.
Insights
‘P’ is for price
Politicians play with the price system at their peril.
Business Spectator
Behind the ECB’s smoke-and-mirror show
What we are seeing now is a continent barely held together by the monetary alchemy of its central bank.
National Business Review
Piketty ignores the great convergence
The global convergence of productivity and incomes means there are no realistic chances that lower skilled workers in developed nations will be able to move up the wealth ladder.
Business Spectator
The EU’s unique definition of democracy
What is democracy? Well, usually democracy is when the people vote in an election and the winner then happens to form a government.
Business Spectator
The fallout from Europe’s political earthquake
By all accounts, these European elections have shaken political landscapes in many countries.
National Business Review
Anti-migration populism hurts not helps the economy
Budget day last week was dominated by the usual focus on the return to surplus, some new spending pledges and discussions of potential future tax cuts.