Where to holiday according to Economics
When deciding where to spend our hard earned savings on a summer holiday, we may turn to the more conventional methods to help guide…
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Explaining the Productivity Puzzle
The productivity puzzle is one of the toughest economic challenges facing British policymakers today. In essence, the puzzle is the lack of understanding over…
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The Economics of the Super Bowl
There are not many sporting events that generate an audience greater than the entire population of Britain. Yet, early every year, over 100 million…
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The Economics of New Years Resolutions
As 2016 turns its unpredictable back on us, we now turn to 2017; and with that, for many of us, comes a New Year’s…
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The Economic Truth about Distrust and Post-Truth Politics
There has always been scepticism concerning the truthfulness of politicians. Yet now it seems those who govern us have sidestepped the truth more than…
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The Economics of Capital Punishment
The use of capital punishment is dwindling in the United States as the general consensus moves against the use of the death penalty. Opinions…
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Economic Challenges ahead for the next Commander in Chief
America has a momentous decision looming. Democrat or Republican? Clinton or Trump? This decision will affect the political landscape of the United States, and…
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Chilcot: The legacy and lessons to learn from Iraq
‘I will be with you, whatever.’ Written by the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair to President George W. Bush, this is perhaps the most…
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