Author Archives: Adrian - Page 2
Scottish Election 2016 – Vote Share by Income Tax Rate
The Scottish Election ended with a predicted SNP victory, but not a majority Many commentators have described the outcome of…
Let’s make lots of Money! – 30 years of Pet Shop Boys’ Opportunities
In May 1986, the Pet Shop Boys sang "Let's Make lots of Money" Although the song was originally written in…
Negative Interest Rates – What about the consumer?
Negative Interest Rates now in parts of Europe and Japan Why are negative interest rates now commonplace? We look at…
Scottish Income Taxes after the 2016 Election
This year, Scotland gets to use the powers to raise part of its income tax directly The settlement was a…
Scottish Election 2016 – Scottish Labour Party Manifesto
Labour asks us to: Invest in Scotland's Future This article was intended for last weekend, but for reasons best known…
Moses and Money – Laws about money in the Promised Land
The books of the Pentateuch or Torah contain the laws of society in the Promised Land They are believed to…
Scottish Election 2016 – RISE Manifesto
Another Scotland is Possible, according to RISE If you haven't heard of RISE, then that's understandable, as they are a…
Prince Special – When Prince gave away music for free!
We said goodbye to Prince yesterday Aged 57, and arguably looking much younger, his death was a complete surprise. Prince…
Scottish Election 2016 – Scottish Liberal Democrats Manifesto
Our plan for Scotland, say the Lib Dems, is to: Be the best again The LibDems used to be a…
Scottish Election 2016 – UKIP Scotland Manifesto
UKIP wants to "Shake Up Holyrood" UKIP Scotland describe themselves as "The Only Eurosceptic and Unashamedly Unionist Party in Scotland".…