Category: Economics

Flaws in Basic Income

Flaws in Basic Income

Today’s post is about the state of play with Basic Income, after the Swiss rejected the adoption of the concept in a national referendum earlier this month.

Brexit

Brexit Special

On the eve of the Brexit referendum, we catch up with the rhetoric from both sides. Will you be voting in or out?

Trouble with GDP

Trouble with GDP

Last year we looked at the usefulness of GDP as a measure and of constant growth as a pursuit for society. It’s time for a catch up on the trouble with GDP.

Robots and Capitalism

Holiday Reading – Robots and Capitalism

I’m on holiday this week, so instead of the usual weekly roundup of the most interesting stories in economics and personal finance, I’m going to tell you about the books I’ve taken away to read. Normal service will resume nest week.

Basic Income for the UK

Costing Basic Income for the UK

Today we’re going to look at whether Basic Income for the UK is a practical proposition, by looking at the costs involved and how they can be funded.

Limits to Growth

Limits to Growth

We look at the limits to growth – can the economy keep on growing for ever, or will we hit some natural constraints?

GDP

GDP – time for a change?

We take a look at the most commonly used measure of growth: gross domestic product, or GDP. Is it fit for purpose, or is there a better metric out there?