The Labour Party used to be ‘intensely relaxed’ about people getting rich. Now it is ‘intensely relaxed’ about the ability … Continue reading “Miliband’s proposals would fundamentally change our wage-setting framework”

While welcoming George Osborne’s emphasis this week on raising employment, I have some caveats about his target – to have … Continue reading “The minimum wage is broken”

Public choice theorist William Niskanen had much to say on the growth of government bureaucracies and bodies. Whilst recognising that … Continue reading “Bain’s ambitions for the Low Pay Commission would fundamentally change its remit”

– ‘Unexpected item in the bagging area.’ – ‘Please put the item back in the bag.’ – ‘Please wait for … Continue reading “A few clarifications on the minimum wage”

It is widely rumoured that the government is moving towards a commitment to increase the national minimum wage (NMW) well … Continue reading “Why raising the minimum wage is not the best way to help Britain’s poorest”

Last week, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) celebrated its fifteenth birthday. It has not been the disaster some feared – … Continue reading “National Minimum Wage turns 15 – but it still fails to help those most in need”

In economically uncertain times, the government should strive to remove all blockages to employment, not create more. The national minimum … Continue reading “Increasing the minimum wage ignores economic realities”

Over at the Adam Smith Institute, Sam Bowman is discussing the minimum wage again. However, as is always the case in … Continue reading “How to introduce a minimum wage without raising unemployment”