Do not let the title of this blog deceive you, dear reader. I am a big fan of the IFS … Continue reading “Ignore the IFS, Chancellor. There is no case for a fiscal stimulus”

Executive Summary: Chancellor Philip Hammond has been urged to increase government infrastructure spending to counteract any economic slowdown (demand management) … Continue reading “Infrastructure spending & Economic Growth: A Briefing”

The Western world is retreating from economic liberalism. Don’t take my word for it – look at the platforms of … Continue reading “This US presidential election marks the Western world’s retreat from economic liberalism”

The taxi trade is subject to licensing everywhere in the developed world. In the most liberal markets, however, licensing only … Continue reading “The effects of quantity restrictions in the taxi market”

In September 2015, Transport for London released a consultation document which proposed various new regulations for private passenger transport operators. … Continue reading “Black cabs, Uber and the sharing economy: the case for private regulation”

The advent of private app-based transport services has completely transformed the taxi market and rendered the majority of existing regulations … Continue reading “Reform of London taxi regulations must be prioritised”

Summary:   Over the past two years, there has been a worldwide regulatory backlash against new smartphone-app-based Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) … Continue reading “Hire Authority”

Few disagree that Britain’s tax system is a mess. Whether it’s the baffling contradiction of taxing fuel uniquely heavily if … Continue reading “A clutch of taxes deserve to be abolished”

On 31 October, the Bath University Debating Society organised a motion entitled ‘This House would privatise the NHS, and replace … Continue reading “Motion: “This House would privatise the NHS””