The expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to all London boroughs on Tuesday is a triumph of green ideology over sound policymaking. People are right to be fed up. The scheme is at least simple. Motorists driving anywhere in the zone in a car or van which does not meet Euro emission standards … Continue reading Why expanding London’s ULEZ is a bad idea
Author: julianhjessop
The trials and tribulations of a four-day week
I'm preparing a presentation to students on the pros and cons of a four-day working week and ended up writing an essay, which I've posted below. Comments welcome, as usual! the-trials-and-tribulations-of-a-four-day-weekDownload
Why Mark Carney is wrong (again)
True to form, Mark Carney has made another unhelpful intervention in the Brexit debate. This time his remarks have generated more heat than light on the impact that the vote to leave the EU might have had on UK inflation. And by appearing to validate fears that UK interest rates have a lot further to … Continue reading Why Mark Carney is wrong (again)
‘Can we solve the productivity puzzle?’
In case they might be of wider interest, here are the slides from a presentation I made today to A-level students of economics... presentation-on-the-productivity-puzzle-june-2023Download
