A New Age of Inequality
Jonathan Haskel and Stian Westlake’s ‘Capitalism Without Capital: The rise of the intangible economy’ reveals enormous new potential for businesses. It also explores the dangers. Continue reading A New Age of Inequality
“The Three Zeroes” by Muhammed Yunus
A utopian world free of poverty, unemployment and net carbon emissions: Muhammad Yunus’ “The Three Zeroes” gives a classical description on the failings of unrestained capitalism. Continue reading “The Three Zeroes” by Muhammed Yunus
Our Invisible Assets
Digital services like Netflix and Spotify are the face of a ‘subscription economy’ on a remarkable rise. The true extent of its consequences, both for the consumer and the environment, is stark. Continue reading Our Invisible Assets
A new path for budding undergraduates
For many students around the country university is a financial gamble taken all too lightly. The way out might now be in the form of an apprenticeship programme. Continue reading A new path for budding undergraduates
Monetary incentives
Money is often the driving factor in our decision making. That comes with its dangers. Continue reading Monetary incentives
The UK current account deficit is at a historic high. We should be worried
This essay analyses the causes and consequences of the UK’s current account deficit, the highest in history.
Continue reading The UK current account deficit is at a historic high. We should be worried
The Icarus Paradox: Success will burn you
From Greek mythological characters to Fortune 500 executives, it seems as though no human is immune to complacency. Why? Continue reading The Icarus Paradox: Success will burn you
Feminism, gambling and the fat-free
In 1974, Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky exposed a blatant fault in our judgement under uncertainty Continue reading Feminism, gambling and the fat-free
Professor Anthony Venables: “The Economics of Cities”
Using a presentation that Professor Tony Venables CBE had given to the World Bank, we were treated to a masterclass in what drives the very things that define the majority of economic activity Continue reading Professor Anthony Venables: “The Economics of Cities”
Why chucking shoes at the problem won’t fix the economy
An effective way of doing charity or just a shrewd advertising campaign? Continue reading Why chucking shoes at the problem won’t fix the economy
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