Canada has just taken the bold step of legalising recreational cannabis – making it the largest country in the world with … Continue reading “Britain should follow the example of North America and say, “Yes we cannabis!””

I’m pleased to be one of a group of four independent economists who contributed to an Alternative Brexit Economic Analysis … Continue reading “The Alternative Brexit Economic Analysis (ABEA): a rejoinder to our critics”

Britons attentive to political affairs in Canada will be aware of its latest political scandal: allegations abound of electioneering shenanigans … Continue reading “‘Legalised plunder’ warps electoral morals”

Students of public choice theory will recognise the rationale behind the Canadian government’s recent effort to cut waste. In response … Continue reading “Sidestepping the bureaucrats to cut government waste”

Public health regulations frequently serve exclusively to prevent legal capitalistic acts between consenting adults. But the fact that prohibition’s history … Continue reading “Pssst! Wanna boost kids’ smoking? Have a display ban!”

Should David Cameron worry that restraining public spending will hurt his chances of being re-elected? Recent political history will reassure him.

The coalition government has spoken of emulating Canada’s success in enacting austerity measures . They should go Canadian, but it … Continue reading “Emergency Budget: harsh lessons from Canada”

Public health regulations frequently serve exclusively to prevent legal capitalistic acts between consenting adults. But the fact that prohibition’s history … Continue reading “Pssst! Wanna boost kids’ smoking? Have a display ban!”

Should David Cameron worry that restraining public spending will hurt his chances of being re-elected? Recent political history will reassure him. … Continue reading “Do spending cuts harm governments’ re-election prospects?”