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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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Assisted Suicide – how the chattering classes have gotten it wrong
CPS Research Fellow Cristina Odone condemns calls for the legalisation of assisted suicide
A Shower, Not A Hurricane: the modest nature of the proposed cuts
In this Pointmaker, Tim Morgan argues that despite the level of cuts being described as swingeing, savage or draconian, that they are, in fact, modest, considering the 53% real terms increase in government spending between 1999-2000 and 2009-10.
More Producers Needed: Why tackling workless households can lead to growth
In this paper, the authors put forward a range of detailed policy proposals, including greater regional pay flexibility for public sector workers, the localisation of the benefit system and the curtailment of benefits.
So Why Can’t They Read?
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, announces in his foreword to a new report by Miriam Gross So Why Can’t They Read?, published today Monday 19 July by the Centre for Policy Studies, that: “The astonishing levels of illiteracy are not only an indictment of our failures in the last 20 years; they are an indication… View Article
Conditions for Growth: What government can do to promote long-term growth
In this paper, the authors argue that the long-term growth rate can be increased and is best achieved through reform of structural policies which could lead to a cumulative increase in GDP of between £80 billion and £120 billion by 2020.
Cutting the Children’s Plan: A £5 billion experiment gone astray
In this paper, CPS Research Fellow Tom Burkard puts forward strong recommendations for radical reductions to the programmes which comprise the Children’s Plan.
Simplification Is the Key: Stimulating and unlocking long-term saving
In this detailed paper, CPS Research Fellow Michael Johnson calls for a radical simplification of the UK’s savings framework.
A Magna Carta for Localism
The leaders of the three most successful councils in Britain call for devolution to make localism a reality.
An End To Factory Schools: An education manifesto 2010-2020
In this paper, Anthony Seldon, Master of Wellington College and influential adviser to Michael Gove, called for independence for all state schools, diversity in public exams and an end to the education establishment.
Be Bold For Growth
In this paper the authors questioned the limits of economic wisdom and argued for government economic policies based on political boldness.
More Bang For the Buck
Antonia Cox outlines how the armed forces equipment programme is underfunded to the tune of £35 billion
A Step Change In UK Philanthropy
In this paper, the Professor of Voluntary Sector Management at Cass Business School Paul Palmer, proposes two straightforward reforms which could substantially increase donations from the reasonably well-off (defined as those with net wealth of more than £500,000) and also greatly invigorate the smaller charity sector.
Go for Growth: Cut taxes to cut debt
In this paper, the authors recommend a programme of targeted tax cuts, aimed at restoring economic growth and regaining tax competitiveness.
Wasted: The betrayal of white working-class and black Carribean boys
In this paper, CPS Research Fellow Harriet Sergeant shows how the failure of the education system failed those who needed help most.
Quantitative Easing: Lessons from history
In this paper, George Trefgarne shows that, while quantitative easing has been a success in the short term, it contains many risks: it has already added £14 billion to the National Debt and could be even more expensive in the future; it could undermine the pound; it is having a serious impact on pension deficits and annuities.
Re-empower the Bank of England
In this paper, Sir Martin Jacomb, criticises the failings of Gordon Browns attempts in 1997 to reform the bank of England, offering suggestions on how to empower the bank.
