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”
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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”
Macron’s reforms
Elected with the promise of liberalising the French economy, Macron has brought a wave of economic growth and prosperity to a previously fraught economy. Following the 2008 Financial Crisis, France suffered under successive Presidents who struggled to grapple with its aftermath; the unemployment rate refused to fall below 9%, rising to 11% under Socialist PresidentContinue reading “Macron’s reforms”
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