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Patently Absurd
Despite world-class universities and a strong science base, Britain produces fewer patents per person than most major economies. More concerning still, innovation in Britain is declining at the same time as it is accelerating in other global markets.
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Britain’s Deteriorating Energy Security and Why We Must Frack
In 2013, the UK’s total energy production fell by 6.5% from 2012 mainly due to falls in the production of oil, coal and natural gas.
Why the 11th of June Will Be a Difficult Day for the Coalition
Whilst this week’s labour market figures contained good news for employment, there are clear signs that the data to be released on the 11th June could be disappointing.
SuperEntrepreneurs – and how your country can get them
The backgrounds of 1,000 self-made men and women who have earned at least $1 billion dollars are examined by Tino and Nima Sanandaji.
Retirement Savings Incentives
Retirement saving incentives are an ineffective, and inequitable, use of Treasury funds. They have failed to catalyse a broad-based savings culture.
Productivity is Still the Key Weakness
Permanently weaker productivity is not inevitable – the Government can still take more action to boost productivity through reforms alongside refreshed competition and infrastructure policies.
Deploying the Saudi Oil Weapon Against Russia
The West should target a crucial vulnerability of Russia: its general economic weakness and its heavy dependency on oil revenue, writes Neil Barnett
A Norma Desmond Budget
Norma Desmond’s retort in Sunset Boulevard (“You used to be in silent pictures. You used to be big”. Norma Desmond: “I am big. It’s the pictures that got small”) might also apply to recent budgets..
Not Paved With Gold
The widely held assumption that high government expenditure can have a positive impact on GDP growth is challenged by Brian Sturgess.
The Tidal Wave of Regulation
Unless tougher action is taken, the overall cost of regulation to British businesses at the end of this Parliament will be higher than at the beginning.
Productivity’s Lost Decade – and How to Avoid Another
Without improvements to productivity, economic growth will slow also. Stronger productivity is the key to higher living standards because wages will not rise in the long term without any underlying improvements in the production process.
We Cannot Afford an Anti-Business Agenda
In order to return to more robust UK productivity growth, we need a series of supply side reforms to boost competition, encourage investment and reskill our workforce.
Stop Injecting Recovering Addict with Ultra-Loose Money
The economy would be between 17% and 21% larger without the impact of the recession. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee should take 5 steps to start the process of normalisation.
Why every serious environmentalist should favour fracking
Both global warming and air pollution can be mitigated by the responsible development and utilisation of shale gas.
Ease the Squeeze: tax cutting priorities in an age of austerity
Dominic Raab MP calls for a strategic pledge to cut the overall tax burden in the 2015-20 Parliament.
Autumn Statement 2012 Briefing Note: Paint the Big Picture, George
In an Autumn Statement briefing note, Ryan Bourne and Tim Knox provide some advice for the Chancellor with 16 Recommendations.
Costly and Ineffective: Why Pension Tax Reliefs Should be Reformed
Costly and Ineffective: Why Pension Tax Reliefs Should be Reformed
