Those who wish to cut government arts funding are often branded ‘philistines’. But there is a difference between appreciating the … Continue reading “Should the state support the arts?”

One of the most important contemporary debates in political economy concerns the impact of the market on culture and the … Continue reading “From Big Macs to Big Brother: the market and culture”

Under the heading “British Film Industry in Peril”, 55 actors signed a letter of protest in The Daily Telegraph at the proposed abolition … Continue reading “Let’s hope these actors are acting!”

Clint Eastwood is perhaps the icon of macho film stars, and certainly one I would avoid duelling. He is a … Continue reading “A Fistful of Our Dollars”

●  Tim Congdon analyses Britain’s public debt crisis ●  George Selgin suggests the US economy would be better off without the Federal … Continue reading “Economics on the web (7.8.09)”

In the past few weeks UK politics has rightly been dominated by The Telegraph’s revelations about MPs’ expense claims. Meanwhile … Continue reading “The arts – a welfare state in reverse”