With the opinion polls pointing to a close result and the prospect of a hung parliament, turnout is expected to … Continue reading “Is it worth voting?”

 

My expectations of politicians, those “insidious and crafty animals”, are low. (Like Hayek, I find that over the course of … Continue reading “Spineless politicians still refuse to explain how they would tackle the deficit”

George Akerlof and Robert Shiller, in their recent book Animal Spirits, argued that economists tend to focus on what is … Continue reading “We’re now as unpopular as you”

Most of us are interested in politics because we believe in something, whether this is liberty, free markets or personal responsibility. … Continue reading “A time to be negative”