The current lack of professionally reliable forecasting has a straightforward solution.
We need ideologically and politically independent macroeconomic assessments Read More »
Much has been written about the UK economy’s stagnating productivity – but is it that big a problem? Professor John Weeks takes a deep dive into the problems with measuring productivity, and their potential implications for this ‘productivity puzzle’.
Measuring productivity Read More »
Brexit represents the last gasp of the British empire. The men who have led it cannot accept that the colonial era, and the exploited wealth that came with it, is over.
Mis(Rule) Britannia: Brexit is the last gasp of empire Read More »
The global economic slowdown is not the outcome of forces beyond human control, but rather an outcome of policy – in particular, of austerity in Europe.
Austerity in Europe and the global slowdown Read More »
The recent debate around capital controls and exchange controls has been confusing, but capital controls would be expected to play a role in a progressive economy.
Capital controls vs exchange controls: a brief review Read More »
Whether still a member of the European Union or in some other economic and political arrangement with Europe, a new government would inherit an unbalanced and stagnating economy.
Macro policy for a post-Brexit government Read More »
Last month, Hodge Jones and Allen became the first law firm to become entirely owned by its employees. Employee owned businesses show how employees can be given more autonomy whilst delivering more stable performance.
Employee-owned trusts are taking off Read More »
Avoiding real wage falls for a grand total of nine months – outside of recession time, no less – is not cause for celebration.
BBC analysis of labour market statistics misses the point Read More »
PRIME Economics’ Co-Director writes on the accusation that ministers are holding Parliament in contempt for refusing to publish the full Brexit legal advice – is the Attorney General’s client the Government, or the public?
Brexit legal advice analysis: Are Tory ministers acting in contempt of Parliament? Read More »
We have just over a decade to limit climate catastrophe. The Bank of England should act to ensure climate-related financial risks are reflected in its monetary operations.
The Bank of England itself must now take action on climate change Read More »
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