No, I haven’t morphed into the Grinch. But given I work for an economics think-tank, this subject inevitably led to … Continue reading “Should we cancel Christmas gift buying? #QTWAIN”

The pre-Christmas period has begun, and with it, the hunt for Christmas presents. Do you find this irritating? Yes, you … Continue reading “The economics of Christmas presents: how Michael Sandel gets beaten by his own straw man”

–  Excuse me, Sir. Do you know the way to Holborn Station? –  I do. – Would you mind explaining … Continue reading “Money, markets and morals: on Michael Sandel’s twisting of terms”

Michael Sandel is in town at the moment to promote his book How Markets Crowd Out Morals. His article on … Continue reading “Service with a smile – the market economy and civic virtue”