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Investing for the Future
Investing for the future isn't just about making money. It's about saving for things you will want in your later…
Neoliberalism in the dock
Two articles appeared this week, one critiquing neoliberalism, and one defending it Neoliberalism has become a dirty word in some…
Osborne: Rich richer because of monetary policy
The rich have become richer because of the UK's policies of low interest rates and quantitative easing, former Chancellor George…
Nevermind at 25: Celebrating Nirvana’s iconic album
Nevermind was released on 24 September 1991. Its cover featured a baby and a US dollar bill. Underwater. The interest…
The effects of inequality: but which shade of inequality?
The effects of inequality challenge our beliefs about fairness and justice. Is this just jealousy? Or is there something of…
What is, and what causes, Inflation?
Inflation means prices rising, doesn't it? It's true that we think of inflation as rising prices, and inflation indices do…
The Apple Tax verdict is a two-edged sword. And here’s why.
This week, the EU directed that Apple Inc must pay to Ireland EUR 13 billion in "Apple Tax" that Ireland…
Scotland’s finances: economic recovery in the EU or economic retreat with Brexit
Published by the Scottish National Party Scotland's finances: Today the Scottish Government published Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland – or…
Young suffer as pensioners continue to prosper, says IFS
Young people have suffered a drop in income since the financial crisis, but pensioners have enjoyed a big rise, the…
Bank of England keeps cool head amid rate hysteria
The monetary policy committee at Threadneedle Street acted with authority in not giving in to kneejerk impulses and keeping interest…