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Government debt: That’ll be £2.2 trillion, please Print E-mail
Written by Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (June 2009)   

Dr Eamonn Butler on the cost of government and how to reduce it.

 
It's GCSE economics: high taxes don't work Print E-mail
Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (May 2009)   

Dr Eamonn Butler explores the Chancellor's lack of understanding of basic economic theory, whilst pin pointing, through basic science, why his policy on tax will have a harmful effect on the public.

 
Why taxing the rich could make us poorer Print E-mail
Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (April 2009)   
 
Dr Eamonn Butler argues that the "taxing of the rich"  will do no good for our economy and explains what the future may hold, for Britain and the Conservatives, because of this policy.
 
 
Is Britain Finished? Print E-mail
Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (April 2009)   

Dr Eamonn Butler points out that the Government will find it increasingly hard to pay off its huge debt, whilst warning of the problems that could occur if the Government goes through with the increased tax percentage on the rich.

 
With recent police activity, anti-terror adverts and CCTV everywhere no wonder we're all scared stiff Print E-mail
Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (April 2009)   

Do we live in a country where our every move is being watched? Dr Eamonn Butler believes that the huge number of CCTV cameras on our streets have caused a new wave of anxiety amongst the public, as the police can easily target the innocent for insignificant crimes rather than taking care of the real threats to society.

 
Save the tax havens – we need them Print E-mail
Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (April 2009)   

Dr Eamonn Butler argues the case for tax havens. He investigates why the G20 leaders would be so against tax havens and the people who use them.

 
A short history of the social rights myth Print E-mail
Written by Rachel Patterson (March 2009)   

Today, many industrialized nations have developed a multitude of social programmes, and these have become so entrenched that theorists, and politicians alike, claim the 'right' of citizens to their services. We are told we have a right to health care, education, unemployment insurance, and so on. Indeed, Jack Straw, the UK Justice Minister, recently proposed to codify these entitlements in a new British Bill of Rights. But do we, as citizens of developed nations, actually have these rights?

 
Tories must face the taxing realities Print E-mail
Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (March 2009)   

Where do the Conservatives stand on the issue of tax? With the increased possibility of a Conservative Government in power by next June, Dr Eamonn Butler looks at how Cameron could deal with the mess we find ourselves in.

 
‘Nanny state’ Britain is killing common sense Print E-mail
Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (March 2009)   

Dr Eamonn Butler wonders how we got ourselves in to this compensation culture. He points out that, fear of being sued, regulators have created a bubble to ensure there is no need to be compensated.

 
Believers in free markets are fighting back Print E-mail
Written by Dr Eamonn Butler (March 2009)   

Free market theories have been under scrutiny lately, many believe it is what caused the credit crunch and thus, the recession. However, Dr Eamonn Butler, underlines that this is not the case and that the free market thinkers will not go down with out a fight.

 
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