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New research finds retirement has a detrimental impact on both mental and physical health over time

Summary ·      In the past 50 years, labour market participation among older people has declined significantly, though the trend has … Continue reading “Work Longer, Live Healthier: The relationship between economic activity, health and government policy”
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Swathes of complex capital regulation have made banking riskier

Executive summary: Banks need to keep both capital and liquidity against unforeseen events. During the early-mid nineteenth century, there were … Continue reading “Do we need regulation of bank capital? Some evidence from the UK”
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European Commission spending millions on pro-EU lobby groups

Executive summary: With public confidence in the European project waning, the idea of initiating a ‘civil dialogue’ with the public … Continue reading “Euro Puppets: The European Commission’s remaking of civil society”