One of the fundamental macroeconomic components of a successful economy is labour mobility. A crucial facet for the UK as … Continue reading “Options for a post-Brexit immigration policy”

When I went to a gym for the first time, in 1998 or so, membership options were very straightforward: you … Continue reading “The mirage of a ‘clean Brexit’”

David Lammy, the MP for Tottenham, has recently argued that in order to avoid the negative impacts of a Hard … Continue reading “Hard Brexit, Soft Brexit, Remain – why not do all of them?”

The economics profession has not exactly covered itself in glory in recent years. Few people forecasted the crash. Forecasts of … Continue reading “Why economic forecasts get the impact of Brexit wrong”

Britain has a huge problem with immigration – or so many people think. The reality of immigration is generally positive, … Continue reading “After Brexit, we should keep freedom of movement with the EEA, and extend it to other countries”

It has all the hallmarks of a last stand. Having abandoned resistance to the referendum result itself, Remainers are rallying … Continue reading “Leaving the Single Market: The free-market case for ‘Hard Brexit’”

I think it was Montesquieu who once said that ‘when it is not necessary to make a law, it is … Continue reading “The case against ‘taking back control’ – why the UK should retain free movement of people”

While the Government slowly prepares itself for the daunting task ahead, a climate of uncertainty is fuelling a Remain movement … Continue reading “The EEA option for Brexit: a stepping stone in choppy waters”

In welfare states, the economic benefits from immigration may be eroded by the additional costs of government handouts and public … Continue reading “Maximising the benefits of EU immigration”