Amidst the Conservative leadership contest are a plethora of tax proposals. Ranging from a continuation of the fiscal conservatism in reigning in borrowing, to tax cuts amounting to over £30 billion. At a time of economic ruin with inflation reaching record highs and economic growth stagnating, a credible economic platform is required to battle theseContinue reading “Tories and Taxes: Leadership Election”
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Resolving the inflation crisis: Return to the 1980s
Spiraling inflation, climbing oil prices. Phenomenons are familiar to those who lived through the terrible 1970s. In the following five decades, the UK became one of the biggest debtor nations. Across the Atlantic, a similar fate for the US, from the largest creditor to the largest debtor nation. The inflation calamity of 2022 is farContinue reading “Resolving the inflation crisis: Return to the 1980s”
Swiss inflation shortage?
As cries of hyperinflation arise amidst a seemingly never-ending inflationary spiral in major economies such as the US and UK, Switzerland emerges as one of the only nations enjoying continued growth in living standards and prosperity in 2022. An economy heavily dependent on the financial and services sector, the Swiss has historically witnessed strong economicContinue reading “Swiss inflation shortage?”
Singapore’s success
Touted as the second freest economy in the world behind Hong Kong in 2014, Singapore enjoys an exceptionally high standard of living with one of the world’s strongest economies. A GDP (PPP) per capita of $95,000 in 2017 – over twice that of the UK, GDP growth has averaged 7% since 1970 – far exceedingContinue reading “Singapore’s success”
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