WHAT makes a country rich? Reading British newspapers, the impression one could get is that ever-rising property prices contribute a great deal to our economic prosperity.
The recent BBC documentary, What Makes Britain Rich?, began its investigation into the wealth of the nation by looking at the value of the houses we own.
In three previous publications the report’s authors have shown that most of the problems with the housing market – low supply, high prices, overcrowding – can be attributed to the planning system.
Es ist Herbst. Die Außentemperatur liegt bei knapp zehn Grad.
There has recently been much public debate about the introduction of a land value tax.
The British seem to be fixated with house prices and follow the development of the property market like the weather report or the latest football results.
science vs superstition – the case for a new scientific enlightenment challenges the common belief that scientific progress in today’s world inevitably entails an element of danger or moral uncertainty.
It should be apparent that climate change is an issue that requires a serious scientific, political and economic discussion to which unfortunately there are no convenient shortcuts.
Think Tanks inspirierten Margaret Thatchers Politik.
Die deutschen Christdemokraten präsentieren sich derzeit nicht gerade in Bestform.
© Dr Oliver Hartwich