UK Wealth Migration: The Canary in the Mine
In days gone by, miners often carried a canary in a cage. If the canary died, the atmosphere in the mine was probably poisonous and the miners would escape quickly.
Additionality: the €500bn question Germany cannot answer
Berlin's first monitoring report calls the SVIK a strong start. Whether any of it is additional turns on a baseline the law never set
The Economics of Food Stamps: Why Cutting SNAP is a Costly Mistake
Recent cuts to SNAP threaten more than food security for low-income Americans. What are the long-term consequences for individuals and the economy?
June 11, 2026
The Agri Stats Settlement and the Growing Problem of Information Sharing
When does sharing information between competitors start to replace competition itself?
June 2, 2026
AI is here to stay. Exceptional returns may not be.
How 'Structural Anchors’ and 'Cyclical Players' are changing return dynamics in the AI market.
May 31, 2026
Why Consumer Protection Law Fails the Behavioural Test
Consumer protection law assumes rational shoppers. Behavioural economics proves they don't exist.
May 30, 2026
Base effects: Europe's surplus collapse is a tariff hangover
The headline surplus drop is almost entirely a US tariff unwind. The deficit with China is the part that compounds
May 19, 2026
Downing Street and Bond Markets
How Starmer's political crisis and rising gilt yields are shaking trader confidence and threatening UK borrowing costs.
May 15, 2026
India's Zombie Banks: The $50 Billion Reform Bet
The 26% voting rights cap keeps India's state banks cheap. Parliament could change that.
May 14, 2026
Liquid Asset: The Economics behind Water Waste
1.8 billion people use a contaminated source of drinking water - what is the impact on the global economy?
May 12, 2026
Understanding Nudge Theory and Its Impact on Decision Making
Nudge theory offers a fresh way to influence choices without restricting freedom.
