Responding to the latest GDP figures, Lord Frost, Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “Whatever the government’s … Continue reading “Growth figures are an ‘utter failure’ for government”

Introduction Each year, the Government publishes international energy price comparisons. The data is sourced from the IEA and covers industrial … Continue reading “We’re number one… in unaffordable electricity”

In times of economic adversity, wealth taxes on the richest are often proffered as a solution. Last week, Labour’s largest … Continue reading “The wealthy aren’t all that bad”

At the end of February Kristian Niemietz cast an eye over Michael Gove’s announcement of a revised policy intending to … Continue reading “Oiling the cogs of growth: Gove’s office conversion plans”

Continued from Part 1 here.  One potential growth sector is hotels and leisure. With a growing middle class, and a … Continue reading “Turbo-charging the Nigerian economy (Part 2)”

Why has Nigeria failed to fulfil its huge potential for wealth creation and economic growth? In a recent presentation to … Continue reading “Turbo-charging the Nigerian economy (Part 1)”

Would the world be a better place if offshore finance didn’t exist? Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell doubtless thinks so, believing … Continue reading “The beneficial impact of offshore finance”

It used to go without saying that growth matters. But if former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers now feels the … Continue reading “Labour should focus on growth above inequality”

Dr Laffer provides insight on the US tax system, the state of the US Presidential race, and gives his advice … Continue reading “Dr Art Laffer: Tax Policy in the US and UK”