Tag Archives: Economics
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How the Economics Profession got it wrong on Brexit
5July 29, 2018 by Paul Goldsmith
In today’s febrile political atmosphere, in which information that doesn’t fit a person’s bias is immediately discarded, it is refreshing …
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Free trade: Why who gets the losses and gains makes it hard to defend
1August 3, 2017 by Paul Goldsmith
During his inauguration speech, Donald Trump made the case for instituting protectionist measures against free trade by claiming that ‘protection …
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Why public finances cannot be compared to personal finances
1May 26, 2017 by Paul Goldsmith
Have you ever heard someone compare the public finances to personal finances? Have you ever heard the accusation that Labour …
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Labour debt-pointers are risking their party’s economic credibility again
1May 21, 2017 by Paul Goldsmith
I actually can’t take it anymore. It is economically illiterate and it is self-defeating and it has to stop. It …
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Why energy price caps will worsen the energy market for consumers
1May 16, 2017 by Paul Goldsmith
The energy market is a target for both the mainstream political parties. Both Labour and Conservatives have suggested price caps …
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Labour need to cease and desist their self-destructive line of attack on the deficit and debt
5December 5, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
UK budget deficit as % of GDP When you have to rely on the public not understanding Economics to make …
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5 thoughts about George Osborne’s Autumn Statement/Pre-election bribe
Leave a commentDecember 4, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
1. So, er…apparently there’s an election soon? I say this with a wink because this was essentially a pre-election budget. …
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Gordon Brown’s retirement..Bye Bye Bruiser
Leave a commentDecember 2, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
It has seemed obvious for the last four years, as Gordon Brown slinked into the background, so rarely reappearing in …
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Why has the fall in unemployment led to a FALL in tax receipts?
4October 15, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
In a fascinating article for the Times (click here to read), Ed Conway, the economics editor of Sky News, raises …
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Kansas tax cuts show that the Laffer curve works both ways
Leave a commentSeptember 6, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Being a great fan of seeing economic theory in action, I can’t help revelling in watching what is happening in …
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The economics of seats at the cigar terrace at the Wellesley hotel
Leave a commentAugust 13, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Something that few people understand about restaurants is that rather than selling food, they are in fact selling space. More …
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However much profit you make, cashflow is king.
Leave a commentJuly 30, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Cashflow is king for a business. One of the first things that I try and get over to students when …
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The N-H-S – Cameron’s 2010 priority should become Labour’s 2015 focus
Leave a commentJune 29, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
David Cameron, in the run-up to the 2010 General Election, said that his priorities could be summed up in three …
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GM food – how long will we ignore science and let people starve?
Leave a commentJune 27, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Despite my wish to provide a balanced view on economic or political issues, I have to admit to finding it …
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‘HS3’ – Osborne sells the benefits of a global northern powerhouse
2June 24, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
One of the problems of being, you know, a properly functioning democracy is that governments need to try and …
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Youth jobs and skills plan – how I know Ed Miliband’s onto something good
Leave a commentJune 20, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Yesterday, Ed Miliband announced a new plan to tackle youth employment that addresses the short term problems of youth unemployment …
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