Category: Trade policy

Presentation on free trade (with a dash of Brexit)

Here are the slides from a talk I gave this week to A-level students of economics and politics... free-trade-february-2022Download

Brexit – how’s it going so far?

Here are the slides from a presentation I made today to university students of economics and business studies... brexit-presentation-3-nov-2021-1Download

What’s the real story on UK-EU trade?

Many diehard Remainers are still claiming that UK exports to the EU have been permanently crippled by Brexit, and that UK imports will fall further. But the evidence is stacking up against them. Admittedly, the widely expected decision to delay the full introduction of UK border checks might suggest that there is worse to come. The Government … Continue reading What’s the real story on UK-EU trade? →

The EU’s vaccine failures will leave a toxic legacy

This week it has been reported that the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is ‘exploring options’ for its COVID-19 vaccine business, including a sale. This is not entirely surprising. The company has not traditionally focused on vaccines and its vital contribution to the fight against the coronavirus may never make a profit. However, AstraZeneca’s experience still reflects … Continue reading The EU’s vaccine failures will leave a toxic legacy →