Pope Francis has frequently described the present global financial system as an “economy that kills”. He often specifically criticises speculation … Continue reading “Food prices: financial speculation is a red herring”

Earlier this week, I outlined the red herrings that distort the debate about low pay and the cost of living. … Continue reading “A real agenda to reduce the cost of living”

With the election phoney war now under way, it appears that the main issue dividing the parties will be the … Continue reading “Let the living costs debate be radical”

Imagine there was a Food Tax which had the effect of raising food prices by, say, 17% on average. The … Continue reading “Abolish the CAP, let food prices tumble”

A report recently published by Oxfam received a huge amount of attention. The report argued that world food prices will … Continue reading “Oxfam recycles Malthus”