Yesterday and this morning, I noted the FT’s view that the poorest in our society must suffer an income loss to fund the interest they
Read the full article…
How to beat the bond markets
Why should pensioners and people dependent on social security pay the price when bond investors demand higher returns? That is the question raised by the
Read the full article…
The FT view: make the vulnerable pay for failing neoliberalism
The Telegraph says in an email this morning that: Andy Burnham’s Commons debut as Prime Minister yesterday was overshadowed by a market rout that sent
Read the full article…
Words might come very easily to Burnham. Meaningful ones do not.
Andy Burnham tried to present his great economic and social vision in the House of Commons yesterday, blaming Thatcherism and Brexit for the state that
Read the full article…
What is enough?
Why are we never allowed to have enough? Modern economies constantly encourage us to want more: more possessions, more consumption, more experiences and often more
Read the full article…
The economic rules are broken
Britain’s economic rules are not laws of nature. They are political choices. And if those choices prevent us from tackling inequality, failing public services, inflation
Read the full article…
Just saying….
I keep on saying that this autumn is going to be mightily difficult. Fuel shortages will hit hard. Food prices will rise. Fertiliser shortages and
Read the full article…
A letter to a believer in Burnham
I spoke with a friend yesterday. We were at a social event. I have known him for a long time. I think I upset him.
Read the full article…
Understanding economics: What is wealth?
Money is not wealth. That single distinction is one of the most important things economics has to teach, and we have been getting it wrong.
Read the full article…

Buy me a coffee!
