Economics
We Are Presented With A Unique Opportunity
There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a [more…]
free trade
Business
Challenges & Opportunities – As Never Before
The pace of change on the political spectrum is truly bewildering for mere onlookers; and as for the usual clutch of clueless columnists and TV “interviewers”, no matter how measured their misguided speculations may sound, [more…]
Business
Spare a Thought (or Prayer) for the New PM – and his Chancellor
The global economy is entering dangerous territory. In Britain’s case, the standard scapegoat for any slowdown is Brexit, of course. But how to explain the contraction in other major manufacturing countries? Forewarnings of serious decline [more…]
Arts
Back to Basics – and Thanks for all the Feedback
Last week’s economics essay generated some interesting responses, four of which prompt me to expand on their subject matter. 1 – Understanding the relationship between imports and exports The first of these expressed some puzzlement [more…]
Arts
Exposing the “No Deal” Mythology
The myth that a “no deal” Brexit will bring catastrophe to the UK is at last being shown up for the fiction that it truly is. “Remain” stalwarts are not giving up easily, however, and [more…]
Arts
Human Rights & Government Action
In many of these essays on economics I have been at pains to point out that the prosperity of any community, anywhere, anytime, if it is to last, must be based on observance of the [more…]
20th Century
The Communists
This is a bit of an afterthought but having read about these elections it seems only fair to write an article about them. It seems that Stanley Baldwin was a bit of a Saggy Tits [more…]
Arts
Fresh Start After Brexit
One of last Monday’s blog-readers, “WinstonSmith”, challenged me to describe what I would do if, after Britain has finally left the EU, I were to be appointed Prime Minister! Well, I can’t miss out on [more…]
Arts
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…]