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Pay gaps and the limits of central planning (Part 1)

13 November 2018
Labour Market

Pay gaps and the limits of central planning (Part 1)

Madeline Grant
13 November 2018
‘Equal Pay Day’ has passed – thankfully, without the media frenzy which usually attends this non-event. Much of it, I … Continue reading “Pay gaps and the limits of central planning (Part 1)”

This anti-immigration arms race exemplifies everything that’s wrong with politicians

14 October 2014
Labour Market

This anti-immigration arms race exemplifies everything that’s wrong with politicians

Ryan Bourne
14 October 2014
‘Race relations/immigration’ is now ranked by voters as the most important issue facing Britain, according to Ipsos MORI. On 39 … Continue reading “This anti-immigration arms race exemplifies everything that’s wrong with politicians”

The optimal number of immigrants

27 June 2014
Trade, Development, and Immigration

The optimal number of immigrants

John H. Cochrane
27 June 2014
Hoover’s Peregrine asked me to write an essay with the title, ‘What is the optimal number of immigrants to the … Continue reading “The optimal number of immigrants”

Why messing with pay is not the best way to end living cost squeeze

6 September 2013

Why messing with pay is not the best way to end living cost squeeze

Kristian Niemietz
6 September 2013
Unemployment and underemployment in the UK are still far too high. But given the circumstances, the UK’s labour market is … Continue reading “Why messing with pay is not the best way to end living cost squeeze”

The Pope and a ‘fair wage’ in Bangladesh

14 May 2013

The Pope and a ‘fair wage’ in Bangladesh

James Bartholomew
14 May 2013
It is sad to see the Pope enter into the political and economic arena. He does not understand the issues … Continue reading “The Pope and a ‘fair wage’ in Bangladesh”

Thirty years of fiscal drag

16 May 2012

Thirty years of fiscal drag

Philip Booth
16 May 2012
It might be thought that a succession of ‘tax cutting’ governments from 1979 and a government pledged to reduce inequality … Continue reading “Thirty years of fiscal drag”

Pay gap between public and private sectors has increased

5 July 2011

Pay gap between public and private sectors has increased

Len Shackleton
5 July 2011
The Office for National Statistics has published a new estimate of the size of the hourly pay gap between the … Continue reading “Pay gap between public and private sectors has increased”

Sweat Shops and the Need for Libertarian Moral Outrage

6 June 2011

Sweat Shops and the Need for Libertarian Moral Outrage

Mark Pennington
6 June 2011
I haven’t been able to post for the last week or so owing to my lecturing on the Institute for … Continue reading “Sweat Shops and the Need for Libertarian Moral Outrage”

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