Next time someone advocates a new government policy, here’s a simple test to tell whether they are serious or selling … Continue reading “Steel tariffs raise input costs and misallocate resources”

Would the world be a better place if offshore finance didn’t exist? Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell doubtless thinks so, believing … Continue reading “The beneficial impact of offshore finance”

…continued from Part 2   China’s Drive for National and Global “Greatness” In the case of China, President Xi Jinping … Continue reading “Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 3)”

Summary:  Offshore financial centres (OFCs) are alleged to be hotbeds of tax evasion. Their role in facilitating individual and corporate … Continue reading “Offshore Bet: The benefits of capital mobility”

The popular account of offshore financial centres as hotbeds of tax evasion is an outdated caricature that bears little resemblance … Continue reading “Clamping down on offshore financial centres would not raise tax revenue”

…continued from Part 1.   Protectionism Is Planning Winners and Losers Trade-restricting policies represent forms of governmental economic planning. It … Continue reading “Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 2)”

Trade wars are dangerous and harmful policies for governments to pursue. They hurt consumers due to higher prices and fewer … Continue reading “Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 1)”

Commenting on the World Health Organisation’s report ‘Time To Deliver’ on non-communicable diseases, Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at … Continue reading “IEA welcomes WHO decision to exclude taxes on food & drink from recommendations”

Plenty of theologians and Christian leaders have become animated by the temptations of money. According to St Paul, the love … Continue reading “A Catholic take on cryptocurrencies”