Bob Edwards wrote an astute comment on the blog this morning, suggesting that it is easy to get depressed about politics right now, but the
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Why capitalism is not sustainable
This is from the FT today: We face a climate crisis that most of the companies cannot comprehend, let alone as yet react to. Brexit
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The case for an investment led economy
I have written a fair few NGO reports in my time; some of them on economic policy. I have some idea just how hard this
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Anything but an independent currency is a choice for Scotland to stay in union with the rest of the UK
I wrote this blog yesterday morning in response to The National newspaper in Scotland coming out in favour of the SNP’s currency plan, which is
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Tax to Save The Environment – and the risk that we will face a massive climate catastrophe appearing extraordinarily high
I am bemused by the reaction to my suggestion that we might tax to save the environment. I think the need to tackle climate change
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The outlook isn’t good
I spent the weekend doing relatively little, for me that is. I know I blogged, but much time was spent thinking and in discussion, because
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Tax to Save The Environment: a land value tax with a woodland twist
I am aware that not all who have commented here are convinced that tax can be used to save the environment, as I have been
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The argument for fundamental reform of accounting as well as auditing goes on
I have read with interest the reactions to the Competition and Markets Authority’s report on the future of audit from of my campaigning accountants colleagues
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Tax to Save The Environment: a Carbon Usage Tax
I believe that taxes can assist the transformation to the economy and society that we need if we are to avoid catastrophic environmental change. That
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