It is very clear that the government cannot carry on borrowing at current rates and the coalition’s proposals for reducing … Continue reading “There is no reason to raise VAT”

Since the financial crisis began in autumn 2007 with the Northern Rock fiasco, a consensus narrative has developed. The central … Continue reading “The continuing government attack on the City of London”

Some economists wonder whether we should give Christmas presents. They argue that having other people deciding what we want is … Continue reading “Aid is no Christmas present for under-developed countries”

In these grim dark days of austerity and cuts, the coalition urgently needs to find a compelling political narrative of … Continue reading “Finding a narrative of hope”

Michael Gove’s free schools programme has been heralded as the cutting edge of the coalition’s structural reform programme. Removing the … Continue reading “Why education should be for profit”

David Willetts defended the government’s decision to spend my money finding out what makes me happy in The Times today … Continue reading “Our economic, private and social choices reveal what improves our wellbeing”

In these grim dark days of austerity and cuts, the coalition urgently needs to find a compelling political narrative of … Continue reading “Finding a narrative of hope”