The Economic Consequences of Smaug
Due to the release of the Hobbit in cinemas there has been an increase in blogging activity among economic commentators. …
Due to the release of the Hobbit in cinemas there has been an increase in blogging activity among economic commentators. …
When Greece, if it follows the course predicted by analysts, defaults in the coming months it will cause a lot …
Today the BBC and The Guardian have run features on foodbanks. Currently a growth sector, foodbanks have doubled in number …
Among most circles, double-dip would be a euphemism. For economists it is the worst phrase ever. It is proof that …
In the 2012 budget, George Osborne, the Chancellor, changed the VAT rules to allow hot baked goods, such as pasties, …
I confess, I have an obsession with statistics and undertaking experiments. The latest of these was with the National Lottery. …
I read an interesting blog today about the safe cycling campaign, spearheaded by The Times. I just wanted to take …
There is a tradition in the British Isles whereby a woman can propose to a man on the leap day …
This post was inspired after a conversation I had earlier with a few people. It has been brought to my …
Yesterday, on the Marr Show, Ed Balls stepped up his call for tax cuts. Previously, the shadow chancellor has called …