The term ‘heterodox economist’ has a great ring to it. It seems to announce a daring and original thinker. Here’s … Continue reading “Heterodox economics? No, just cheap applause-craving”

There was a time when it was normal for the productivity of labour in the UK to be rising year … Continue reading “The UK productivity puzzle – or is it?”

Fortunately, as I am in Iceland at the moment, I managed to miss yet another appearance on Newsnight by Paul … Continue reading “Paul Krugman and the recoveryless job explosion”

In the 15 years to 2007, the British economy had on average faster growth (by about 0.5% to 0.75% a … Continue reading “Reasons to be negative about the UK’s growth prospects”

In the 15 years to 2007, the British economy had on average faster growth (by about 0.5% to 0.75% a … Continue reading “Reasons to be negative about the UK’s growth prospects”