Japan’s 1950s Success

Japan’s economic transformation during the 1950s and 1960s is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable achievements of the 20th century. At the heart of this transformation was the implementation of supply-side policies, which aimed to increase productivity and promote economic growth through measures such as investment in infrastructure, deregulation of industries, and promotionContinue reading “Japan’s 1950s Success”

Marvellous McKinley?

President William McKinley served as the 25th President of the United States from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. During his presidency, McKinley pursued a number of economic policies that aimed to promote economic growth and stability in the United States. While his policies were aimed at promoting economic growth and stability in the UnitedContinue reading “Marvellous McKinley?”

Left-wing Liberals

The Liberal Party in the United Kingdom implemented a number of economic policies between 1900 and 1915 that aimed to promote economic growth and development while putting an emphasis on social welfare in what became the beginnings of the welfare state. The party’s focus on free trade, social welfare reforms, and infrastructure investments helped toContinue reading “Left-wing Liberals”

Stop-go Monetary Failure: 1970s’ Inflation

Inflation. Squeezing millions of households across the UK to the brink. Excessive stimulus by Central Banks globally, particularly the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, have exacerbated supply side shocks. Economists likening the inflationary shocks of the 1970s are misguided. The Great Moderation, the three decades of economic stability and growth that succeeded theContinue reading “Stop-go Monetary Failure: 1970s’ Inflation”