Jamie Dean

Declining homeownership

Homeownership levels in most developed countries have fallen over the past decade. In the UK, the rate of homeownership reached a peak of 73% in 2008; by 2017, this figure had fallen to 63%. The same phenomenon has been witnessed in similar western nations as in the US, it has fallen by 10% since 2008.Continue reading “Declining homeownership”

Singaporean Taxes

An efficient tax system is a necessity for a thriving economy. Excessive bureaucracy not only limits economic growth through an inefficient allocation of resources, but tax revenues also suffer from more considerable tax avoidance. Taxes also provide a platform for long-run economic development through an incentive structure. Singapore achieves the perfect balance. From one ofContinue reading “Singaporean Taxes”

Quantity Theory of Credit: Better Banking?

Following the Financial Crisis of 2008, Western financial systems have been subject to much political debate. Severe misallocations of credit in the years leading up to the subprime mortgage led to excessive housing construction and speculation, culminating in a financial catastrophe. With this said, the role of large commercial and retail banks particularly hasn’t beenContinue reading “Quantity Theory of Credit: Better Banking?”

Reagan Revolution

Reagan took office in 1981 amidst a plethora of economic crises. Inflation soared in the double-digits at 13.5%, the unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, and energy prices were rocketing in the aftermath of the Iranian revolution. By the end of his two terms, inflation had fallen to 4.1%, unemployment down to 5.5%, and the USContinue reading “Reagan Revolution”