Is Economics any use?
Today we revisit our basic economics lesson from a couple of weeks ago, to see if the principles we introduced remain true, and if any of them are useful today. Is economics any use?
Category: Economics
Econ 101 – Ten Principles of Economics
It’s back to basics today, with Econ 101 – an Economics primer that paves the way for a discussion of whether Economics works as it should.
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.
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.
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.
FinLife – Financial Life Coaching
Today’s post is a look at an article on how the world of financial advice is evolving away from investment management and towards Financial Life Coaching.
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.
Excess Returns – Philosophy and Psychology
We get started with Excess Returns – a book that looks at how the most famous investors in history have managed to beat the market.
I Wish Money Had Never Been Invented
I wish that money had never been invented – a visit to the Tate Gallery in St. Ives sparks a meditation on the utility of money.
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 – 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?
