Ten policies a classical liberal would like to see introduced in the UK
A significant reduction in public expenditure to limit the scope of government.
This is not a mistake, this is by design
Unemployed people on sickness benefits will soon receive £2,500 more a year than a minimum wage worker, figures have revealed.
Theft by instalments
The government is reportedly considering the introduction of a wealth tax. A wealth tax is a tax on the net worth of individuals - that is, the value of all assets minus debts.
Taxing wealth will change behaviour
Of course, this should be obvious even as all too many are ignoring the point.
Chile, Sweden or bankruptcy
No economist thinks the present UK pension system is sustainable. More is promised than can be afforded.
We’ve tested Modern Monetary Theory and it doesn’t work
As with all theories the big test is when we run the idea against reality. It’s always reality that is right.
Why Russia’s Post-Soviet Market Transition Failed
Post-Soviet Russia is often cited as an example of the failures of capitalism. But this misses the point.
John Cleese and nostalgia
John Cleese says the England he grew up in has gone, and with it the civilized courtesy and rhythmic way of life. But there a case for saying he has overlooked some of the bad aspects then, and that in some ways life is better today than it was then.
Running out of money? Spend more!
So says the New Economic Foundation: We are approaching a fundamental choice: do we continue trying to appease the markets by clinging to a set of self-imposed constraints that block the kind of spending needed to improve living standards and revive growth?
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on…..
Fraser Nelson tells us of how bad the national debt situation is. Much of which is spot on.