This article was first published under the title “Danke, Schweiz” in the Basler Zeitung, a Swiss daily newspaper. Translation by … Continue reading “What have the Swiss ever done for us?”

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”

The Tories’ poor showing in the general election has revitalised those who favour some form of ‘soft Brexit’. In particular, … Continue reading “Beware the siren voices calling for the ‘Norway option’”

Every once in a while, an idea turns from captivating to dominating – pushing all others into the back seat, … Continue reading “Scotland’s main problems are homemade. With or without independence, they need to clean up their act”

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”

Let’s talk about our economy. Our ≈£2.66 trillion GDP is comprised of slightly less than £2.1 trillion of services. It … Continue reading “A comprehensive free trade deal must also guarantee freedom of movement”

If the so-called ‘EFTA/EEA option’ – leaving the EU, but staying in the single market, or in close vicinity to … Continue reading “Saving Brexit from the Brexiteers: why free-market liberals should support the EFTA/EEA option”

Suppose there are two countries, 1 and 2, and two (mutually exclusive) policies, X and Y. In Country 1, the majority … Continue reading “Brexit: For free-market liberals, the hard work only begins now”

IMF chief Christine Lagarde said last week she has “not seen anything positive” about Brexit in terms of economics. Even for the … Continue reading “Christine Lagarde is wrong: Here are four economic positives from Brexit”