With inflation expectations on a downward trajectory, the Bank of England – and the British public for that matter – … Continue reading “Inflation: there will be no soft landing”

Summary While the loose European monetary policy and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are major drivers of inflation and the cost-of-living … Continue reading “Tackling Europe’s cost of living crisis”

The Conservative Party leadership election and rising prices have sparked a national debate about whether now is the time for … Continue reading “In defence of tax cuts – yes, even now”

On the day that CPI inflation reached 6.2%, the government, via National Savings, is marketing Issue 2 of the Green … Continue reading ““Green Savings Bonds”: neither safe nor green”

The index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries … Continue reading “Economic Freedom of the World – 2021 Annual Report”

There seems to be a shortage of everything. Hauliers cannot recruit truck drivers; care homes cannot recruit enough care staff; … Continue reading “Inflation: the warning signs are there”

It’s hard to add much to the debate over whether or not the Bank of England (BoE) should cut its … Continue reading “Is there any case for negative interest rates?”

Imagine that the government could simply print whatever money it needs to guarantee everyone a decent income, fantastic public services, … Continue reading “Beware the siren call of Modern Monetary Theory”

Money printing could “send prices soaring,” writes The Times’ Economics Editor Philip Aldrick. Citing the IEA’s new briefing paper – … Continue reading “Central banks could be sowing the seeds for double-digit inflation”