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Some Thoughts on Tax
My role as leader of Britain’s newest political party takes me all over the country, usually the pace is too frenetic for me to take much of an interest in the logistical dynamics, but recently [more…]
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This Time it will be Different
The last crash 2007/2008 Before the last financial crisis in 2007/2008 sub-prime mortgages were all the rage. The idea was that if mortgage lenders put a pot-pourri of mortgages in a parcel, the risks attaching [more…]
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Surpluses & Deficits
Surpluses & Deficits are Hotly Debated – But What About the Currency? Much has been made of Britain’s current account deficit, which is the amount by which our imports of goods and services exceed our [more…]
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The Mythology Behind Balancing Imports and Exports
1 – Reminder: People (Not Nations) Trade Sir James Dyson has recently entered a plea for the UK to focus on the world’s fastest-growing markets, noting that the UK doesn’t need to be a member [more…]
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EU Membership – Understanding the Rules
While combatants wrestle over potential outcomes of the Brexit debate, we should recognise the part played in all these shenanigans by fear, borne of uncertainty. Many warnings against the dire consequences of leaving the EU [more…]
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The 33 Strategies of War – Robert Greene
We live in a uncertain times. Our politicians appear to have gone against democracy. We are being attacked on all sides by our enemies. Although we are on the back foot all is not lost. [more…]
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Economic Perspectives 32
I find it instructive periodically to look back on what I have written before – even several years before. It is instructive because it highlights my understanding of a particular issue at that earlier time, [more…]
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Understanding Economics in One Hour, Part Seven
When Keynes was asked, “Why pay them to dig and fill holes? Why not pay them to build roads and schools?” he replied: “Fine, pay them to build schools. The point is it doesn’t matter [more…]
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Understanding Economics in One Hour, Part Six
In essence, the huge Brexit ideological battle is being waged between upholders of free trade and believers in protectionism. The waters are muddied by misunderstandings on the part of politicians on both sides. For example, [more…]