Here are the slides from a presentation I gave today to sixth-form students... economics-of-free-trade-with-a-dash-of-brexit-8-july-2021Download
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Schools presentation on Brexit
Here are the slides from a v-talk I gave this afternoon (24th February 2021) to fifth and sixth year school students, mostly taking A-level economics... business-impacts-of-brexit-24-feb-2021Download
A ‘thumbs up’ to the Brexit deal
The agreement reached between the UK and the EU is as good a deal as we were ever likely to get. I will leave others to comment in detail on the legal and technical aspects, but here are five key points (my personal views) on the economics. First, it important to be clear about the … Continue reading A ‘thumbs up’ to the Brexit deal
The Digital Services Tax is a terrible idea
Digital taxes are clearly a popular way for politicians to tap into hostility towards the tech giants. The Conservatives seem determined to press ahead with plans for a 'Digital Services Tax' (DST) and the necessary legislation is already in the latest draft Finance Bill. Labour and the Liberal Democrats would go even further. But the DST … Continue reading The Digital Services Tax is a terrible idea
