On the 4th of December 1928, while Louis Armstrong’s trumpet sang a tune of national exuberance, President Calvin Coolidge strode into Congress with unwavering assurance, announcing, ‘No Congress of the United States ever assembled, on surveying the state of the Union, has met with a more pleasing prospect than that which appears at the present […]
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“The key enabler for the advancement of civilization is synergy between a supportive space policy framework, pioneering business models and the development of a vibrant space economy,”- Michael Suffredini, CEO of Axiom Space. As the new space race accelerates, fuelled by private companies and national space agencies, its economic ripple effects are transforming industries far
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It is clear that one of UK universities’ biggest tasks is to adequately equip students with the skills and attributes to thrive in a dynamic labour market, evolving around political change and economic upheaval. An economics education can offer invaluable preparation for graduates before entering the real world, down to the practical application and exposure
In the autumn of 1852, the journalist and social investigator Henry Mayhew took a hot air balloon ride over the vast expanse of London. Mayhew had spent years reporting on the lives of those living in the humble alleys and hovels that lay behind the city’s glittering facade of money and power. From up in
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Every now and then I contemplate rather deeply about what my wife and I should have for dinner. What we will eat depends on several factors; whether we are alone or have family/guests, whether we want to cook or buy takeout, what we have in our fridge and cupboards, and so on. Do we have
Pluralism: Recognising Differences in Economics Read More »
What is the Sustainability Challenge? First, let’s discuss some of the problems that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing aims to tackle. The United Nations (UN) defines climate change as ‘…long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns’ and highlights that human behaviour has been a major driver of this since the 19th century, with 2011
ESG Investing: A Primer Read More »
As 2024 draws to a close, it gives us a chance to look back on how our economy has developed over the past year and appreciate the challenges that our country has faced. From still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to the general election, it’s safe to say there is a lot to
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As of the time of writing, we are just over two months away from marking three years since the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. During this period, the UK economy has been forced to adapt in many ways, as both individuals and firms have been badly affected by the crisis. Change or Damage? Despite
Ripples of Conflict: The Economic Impact of the Ukraine War on the UK Read More »
For many years, I have impressed my friends with the description of my working life. As an academic economist, only the timing of my lectures is set in stone – about 90 hours per year. I can’t miss those. Everything else is freedom. I can decide what I want to do, when, where and how
The Future of Work: A Four-Day Week Read More »
The bloody supply chain? When you pick up a smartphone, glance at a gold necklace, or marvel at the magnificent power of an electric car, do you ever stop to wonder about the lives behind these conveniences? And if I were to tell you that it took the lives of millions of unknown men, women,
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