Macro by Roonomics

Macro by Roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2 JP Economics en-us 2019-08-09 11:15:39 UTC 2024-11-18 18:24:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/183907214/dbfa7dc5d07bba59448f1ece09997393/the_economist_logo1_0.jpg Why are neoclassicals always paranoid about inflation? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1651588057 Mark Blyth

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/15/why-does-inflation-worry-the-right-so-much?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-07-15 20:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1651588057 Should We Be Worried About QE? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1652652962 Do you agree with the House of Lords? What alternative does the BoE have to QE?

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/16/bank-of-england-creating-money-lords-quantitative-easing?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-07-16 13:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1652652962 Skidelsky is a professor at Warwick Uni, one of the UK's top economics universities roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653430034 A tweak to helicopter money will help the economy take off https://on.ft.com/3ewzw6u via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653430034 Wolf explains why monetary policy can't solve inequality roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653430690 Monetary policy is not the solution to inequality - https://on.ft.com/3y6PWto via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653430690 Wolf on the dangers of protectionism (nit 12) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653430844 The US should spurn the false promise of protectionism - https://on.ft.com/3pUamD2 via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653430844 Wolf on how developed countries can't turn their backs on the issues faced by the developing roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653431213 Economic recovery masks the dangers of a divided world - https://on.ft.com/3aqTGg4 via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653431213 Wolf on the possible return of inflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653431393 The return of the inflation spectre - https://on.ft.com/3vYiy81 via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653431393 Wolf on what central banks should actually be targeting roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653431736 What central banks ought to target - https://on.ft.com/382kEt3 via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653431736 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653432750 2021-07-17 18:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653432750 Sandbu on the likelihood of CBDCS roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433016 The arrival of digital currencies is getting closer - https://on.ft.com/3gRWAxT via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433016 Sandbu explains why temporary inflation may actually be followed by disinflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433265 Beware the ketchup-bottle economy - https://on.ft.com/3bQ5dX4 via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433265 Sandbu on Wealth roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433432 Why the toughest capitalists should root for a wealth tax - https://on.ft.com/3nZDo3r via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433432 Sandbu on the complete change of heart by the IMF roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433743 A new Washington consensus is born - https://on.ft.com/3g2FMEC via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433743 Sandbu on how EU fiscal policy must roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433859 Consensus grows that EU must avoid past fiscal mistakes - https://on.ft.com/2NL3ucI via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 18:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653433859 Elliott on the link between climate goals and government spending roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653450836 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/15/the-uk-ambitious-climate-goals-spending-cuts-boris-johnson?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-07-17 19:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653450836 FT on inflationary expectations and BoE policy roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653463970 Bank of England says inflation likely to exceed 3% in coming months - https://on.ft.com/3h2Jf4U via @FT]]> 2021-07-17 20:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653463970 Elliott on BoJo's "Freedom Day" roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653736433 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/18/britain-economic-confusion-reflects-the-mess-of-covid-freedom-day?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-07-18 14:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1653736433 Elliott: Common sense breaking out at the MPC? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1654723686 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/19/tight-policy-not-the-right-policy-says-bank-of-england-expert?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-07-19 13:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1654723686 FT: The case against cancelling sovereign roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1655075949 The case against cancelling debt at the ECB - https://on.ft.com/3qD76fo via @FT]]> 2021-07-19 20:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1655075949 Ann Pettifor: Complex article about QE and the fragility of the financial system roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1655850889 https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/magazine/quantitative-easing-qe-magicked-up-money-finance-economy-central-banks]]> 2021-07-20 10:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1655850889 Excellent short piece from AOC about the danger of contractionary monetary policy to counter current inflationary pressures roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1656297764 https://twitter.com/JWMason1/status/1417564983085391876?s=09]]> 2021-07-20 21:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1656297764 Independent: Is there really a productivity puzzle, or just a measurement error? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1658179090 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/comment/hamish-mcrae/productivity-isn-t-problem-after-all-it-s-way-we-measure-it-10409052.html]]> 2021-07-22 09:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1658179090 Elliott: We're not returning to an economy of the 1970s roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1660319962 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/25/uk-brexit-covid-economy-is-not-having-a-rerun-of-the-1970s?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-07-25 14:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1660319962 Guardian: Full employment should return to the top of the macro objectives roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1663110531 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/28/roaring-20s-pandemic-postwar-economic-miracle?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-07-28 13:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1663110531 Guardian: could this disgraceful story be part of a rising tide of calls to promote equality as a formal macro goal? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1663115147 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jul/28/queen-secretly-lobbied-scottish-ministers-climate-law-exemption?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-07-28 13:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1663115147 FT: UK pension stats showing it to be the worst in the developed world roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1664902669 https://www.ftadviser.com/pensions/2018/02/13/uk-state-pension-worst-in-the-developed-world/]]> 2021-07-30 10:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1664902669 Guardian: Fantastic article that can be used to question the assumption that GDP increases are a good thing. Also introduces feminist economics ideas be and "the 6 Capitals". (Long & complex) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1666001750 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/aug/01/what-really-counts-how-the-patriarchy-of-economics-finally-tore-me-apart?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-08-01 18:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1666001750 Smith: ainstream view of the likelihood of inflation and how we should deal with it roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1666002996 http://www.economicsuk.com/blog/002425.html]]> 2021-08-01 18:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1666002996 Chakrabortty: Explained, he 50 year lie that Tories believe in low tax and small state (Unit 8 - Inequality) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1670785272 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/05/boris-johnson-thatcherism-state-taxes-high-earners-poor?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-08-06 05:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1670785272 FT: Inequality (Unit 8) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1702953938 What a ready-meals factory tells us about hidden inequality - https://on.ft.com/3m32Y59 via @FT]]> 2021-08-29 22:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1702953938 FT: Taxation (Unit 8) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1705526275 To get the wealthy to pay more tax, first we need to work out why they avoid it - https://on.ft.com/3joZ6x2 via @FT]]> 2021-08-30 23:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1705526275 Tooze: Covid = Death of Neoliberalism? (Long article, but anything Adam Tooze writes is a must read - UNITS 4, 6 & 8) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1715545905 https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/sep/02/covid-and-the-crisis-of-neoliberalism?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-09-03 15:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1715545905 Is the UK set to see high inflation in the coming months? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1716411482 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/03/inflation-set-to-surge-this-autumn-as-brexit-and-covid-combine?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-09-04 06:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1716411482 Fantastic essay piece about the economic choices open to us roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1717182179 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/31/western-economies-business-as-usual-pandemic-free-markets?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-09-05 06:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1717182179 (Units 6 and 8) Labour seems to want to be more Conservative than the Conservatives when it comes to tax policy. Will this ever be a winning strategy? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1725905826 2021-09-08 19:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1725905826 An interesting short video that analyses how the UK managed to squander North sea oil wealth why the Norwegians grew rich on it. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1729192150 https://youtu.be/X43IHuuE9Ws]]> 2021-09-09 20:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1729192150 The Conservative Party is the "low tax party". Keep this BS in mind when you are paying a marginal tax rate of 50% (totally unnecessarily) in a few years time. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1732504403 UK graduates face 50% tax rate on additional pay from next April - https://on.ft.com/3nslCr9 via @FT]]> 2021-09-11 11:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1732504403 Is the current volatility of inflation something we need to worry about? (U4 & U6) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1741958917 BBC News - Price rises see record jump as food costs soar in August https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58563417]]> 2021-09-15 07:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1741958917 #FFS roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1746949618 Sunak to set out new fiscal rules to rein in UK borrowing - https://on.ft.com/3hEG1Wo via @FT]]> 2021-09-16 20:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1746949618 FT: (U4 & U6) Fantastic article on current inflation debate with some excellent evaluative quotes you could include in essays roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1752134057 Inflation is back with a vengeance — but is that a bad thing? - https://on.ft.com/3nGRwAl via @FT]]> 2021-09-19 17:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1752134057 Mazzucato: Mission led industrial policy is needed post Covid roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1758456119 https://bostonreview.net/law-justice/mariana-mazzucato-rainer-kattel-josh-ryan-collins-industrial-policy-comeback-forum?s=09]]> 2021-09-21 21:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1758456119 Wolf FT: Stagflation and Inequality (U8, 6 & 4) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1761241149 https://www.ft.com/content/1b65d2c0-251c-467d-b924-42f0c78c3d34]]> 2021-09-22 22:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1761241149 Elliott: This article discusses what I mentioned last week in class (U4 & U6) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1767285864 2021-09-25 12:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1767285864 Skidelsky: This is a key article by one of the UK's most widely respected Economics professors roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1768881903 https://progressiveeconomyforum.com/blog/where-has-all-the-money-gone/]]> 2021-09-26 16:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1768881903 Skidelsky: Helicopter money is a hope for the future neither Tories nor Labour will touch with a barge pole. They are both wrong. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1772320923 A tweak to helicopter money will help the economy take off - https://on.ft.com/3ewzw6u via @FT]]> 2021-09-27 19:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1772320923 The UK economy in September 2021. Watch this video from tutor2u to inform your macro opinions roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1779247733 https://youtu.be/n0Q4vwpRG6o]]> 2021-09-29 20:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1779247733 An intro to MMT roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1779293969 2021-09-29 20:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1779293969 Will we see a return to 70's style stagflation? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1784282382 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/01/uk-business-confidence-collapses-as-fears-of-stagflation-grow]]> 2021-10-01 14:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1784282382 Complete tw*t? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1786376112 Sunak urges Tories to back him on reining in spending - https://on.ft.com/3opeZX0 via @FT]]> 2021-10-02 20:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1786376112 Elliott: Great synoptic article about the fundamental macro issues behind current micro failures in the UK roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1787699806 2021-10-03 17:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1787699806 Adam Tooze on the great inflation debate roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1797215455 2021-10-06 16:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1797215455 BoJo is economically illiterate... Where have you heard that before? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1797534954 2021-10-06 18:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1797534954 FT: New BoE chief economist (neoclassical, ex-Goldman Sachs) thinks you can fight cost push inflation with a small interest rate rise. Wrong on so many levels... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1802241963 2021-10-08 10:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1802241963 The endgame for the failed policy of financial sector QE? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1804037174 https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-10072485/Bank-England-warns-potential-sharp-correction-markets.html]]> 2021-10-09 12:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1804037174 Elliott: A new winter of discontent? Lots and of great macro in this article. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1805614813 2021-10-10 15:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1805614813 Tim Harford in the FT. Great synoptic article about micro supply chain issues and the macro response of "Chaos Kong". roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1817883872 Shortage nation: why the UK is braced for a grim Christmas - https://on.ft.com/3aQrhA1 via @FT]]> 2021-10-14 18:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1817883872 What is an allegory? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1818089022 2021-10-14 20:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1818089022 50,000 unnecessary deaths (in 5 years). All because of economic illiteracy. This is why Tory austerity makes me so angry. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1818975104 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/14/austerity-in-england-linked-to-more-than-50000-extra-deaths-in-five-years?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-10-15 05:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1818975104 How to remove US national debt quickly, easily and without negative macro consequences. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1820850869 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/15/the-case-for-minting-a-1tn-coin-to-deal-with-americas-debt-ceiling?s=09]]> 2021-10-16 07:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1820850869 Some voices of sanity on the MPC. Both are women. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1820961840 2021-10-16 10:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1820961840 Higher inflation + reduced income + higher taxes + a fiscally conservative chancellor = UK recession roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1828444224 2021-10-19 20:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1828444224 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1828568560 2021-10-19 21:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1828568560 Guardian: Sunak is economically illiterate roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1847445416 2021-10-27 07:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1847445416 Guardian: Sunak: Spend, spend, spend. Please love me. I'm a fiscal conservative, honest. I want to cut taxes like St Margaret, eventually. Please trust me. Please like me... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1849079160 2021-10-27 18:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1849079160 Budget 2021 main points roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1849590180 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-59063816.amp]]> 2021-10-27 22:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1849590180 (U8) The story behind the story of Squid Game. How inequality is undermining South Korea roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1852247334 2021-10-28 19:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1852247334 BBC: What is GDP? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1852428428 BBC News - What is GDP and how is it measured? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13200758]]> 2021-10-28 21:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1852428428 Wolf: The 2 faces of Rishi Sunak roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1852447260 Reality bites as Tories embrace big-state, fiscal conservatism - https://on.ft.com/3bduWYK via @FT]]> 2021-10-28 21:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1852447260 FT: Caught in a web of obsolete economic theory and macro conflicts, what is the BoE to do? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1852465108 The Bank of England is in a tight spot - https://on.ft.com/30CqHUy via @FT]]> 2021-10-28 21:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1852465108 BBC: Why might interest rates rise this week, and does it matter? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1861960566 2021-11-02 15:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1861960566 BBC: Is the BoE powerless to affect inflation at the moment? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1869685699 2021-11-05 11:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1869685699 Elliott: Interest rate policy is dead. QE is dying. What next for macro policy? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1872603202 2021-11-07 11:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1872603202 NEF: What, if any, National Debt:GDP % should be targeted? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1889578481 2021-11-14 19:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1889578481 NEF: Should environmental destruction or budget deficit/national debt be the more important macro objective? (Spoiler alert: Rishi got it wrong) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1903881128 2021-11-20 22:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1903881128 FT: A global perspective on current inflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1904214812 The unexpected surge in inflation, in charts - https://on.ft.com/30N2NGg via @FT]]> 2021-11-21 09:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1904214812 Smith: Can the BoE actually control inflation? Could it ever control inflation? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1904569244 2021-11-21 16:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1904569244 The Wall Street Journal, hardly radical left-wingers, say much of MMT has already been adopted by government and the finance industry roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1906774544 https://www.wsj.com/articles/modern-monetary-theory-isnt-the-future-its-here-now-11637446538?s=09]]> 2021-11-22 18:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1906774544 INFLATION: I thought King was talking his usual nonsense, but he rescued himself in the final 2 paragraphs roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1909088489 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/23/central-banks-have-king-canute-theory-of-inflation-says-former-governor?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2021-11-23 18:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1909088489 FT: 3 minute video about whether inheritance tax should be reformed roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1935755847 https://youtu.be/9IotZDgN1QE]]> 2021-12-08 12:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1935755847 Stephanie Kelton explains the myth of government deficits roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1939237267 2021-12-09 22:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1939237267 MMT: This is a decent critique of MMT. Much better than the average ill-informed rants of blinkered mainstream thinkers roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1939975165
Reading a critique is often a good way to test your own opinions. This is a decent critique of MMT and I agree with some of the points he makes, but producing counter arguments to most of his criticisms reinforces my position on sovereign money creation.

]]> 2021-12-10 09:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1939975165 Positive Money looks into the real causes of inflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1940993149 2021-12-10 19:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1940993149 Inflation Dec 2021. Should we increase interest rates? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1942566198 2021-12-12 11:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1942566198 Comparative look at living standards in Denmark and USA roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1945502738 2021-12-13 20:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1945502738 Inflation Dec 2021 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1948894863 2021-12-15 08:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1948894863 Yeh, that'll sort it... #sarcasm #virtuesignalling roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1951598375 BBC News - Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.25% https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59682521]]> 2021-12-16 12:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1951598375 Excellent basic explainer of MMT roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1954913290 2021-12-18 16:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1954913290 Are GDP's days as the primary measure of a successful economy finally numbered? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1964223893 2021-12-26 13:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1964223893 Radical view of inflation management in 2022 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1968654531 2021-12-30 09:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1968654531 FT: The changing shape of the inflation problem roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1977176151 https://www.ft.com/content/d3972841-6e4f-44df-8ecb-80f169fc7a64]]> 2022-01-05 19:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1977176151 Daily Mail: The right wing press along with Rishi (most dangerous man in the UK) Sunak begin preparing the ground for Austerity 2.0 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1979721008 2022-01-07 00:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1979721008 A short article explaining the whole sorry Reinhardt & Rogoff debacle roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1980006335 2022-01-07 04:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1980006335 Should the government put up benefits? #nochance roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1988265944 2022-01-12 14:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1988265944 When someone spends £2M on a bottle of whisky, surely they should pay a wealth tax? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1993499372 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/13/super-rich-spend-2m-on-whisky-wealth-tax-pandemic]]> 2022-01-15 12:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/1993499372 Inflation up to highest in 30 years, but is an interest rate rise really the correct response? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2000118462 BBC News - Inflation: Cost of living rises at fastest pace for 30 years https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60050699]]> 2022-01-19 11:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2000118462 Inflation is different for different groups. This article suggests it is particularly high for the poorest. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2006994751 2022-01-23 09:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2006994751 Development Economics: Will UD Inflation policy cause a crisis in LDCs? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2007381045 2022-01-23 17:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2007381045 The MMT view on how (and how not to) fight inflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2007389277 2022-01-23 17:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2007389277 Inflation: Fantastic result for anti-poverty campaigner as ONS announce they will release different inflation rates for different income groups roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2014103764 2022-01-26 17:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2014103764 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2024788993 2022-02-02 06:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2024788993 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2024789900 https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/jan/31/rishi-sunak-urged-to-shift-burden-of-tax-from-work-to-wealth?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2022-02-02 06:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2024789900 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2024792493 2022-02-02 06:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2024792493 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2034190321 2022-02-07 22:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2034190321 Think-tank pushing for wealth tax to pay for ageing population roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2039709009 2022-02-10 08:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2039709009 Excellent (short) explanation of why inflation is likely to be short lived/transitory roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2040303797 https://twitter.com/HmsGerlach/status/1491657829681401857?t=QRsoIPmPc4of0uXYwo7AMg&s=19]]> 2022-02-10 14:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2040303797 Lies, damn lies and statistics... UK economic growth is either top of the league or bottom of the league depending how you want to sell it. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2042172805 2022-02-11 11:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2042172805 BoE needs to be very careful when attempting to control inflation not to cause a recession roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2044506535 2022-02-13 12:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2044506535 A discussion of the perfect storm of economic and political woes facing the UK roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2046819833 2022-02-14 17:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2046819833 Inflation continues to rise roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2050335246 2022-02-16 08:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2050335246 Does Sunak appreciate the extent of the cost of living tsunami? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2050550126 2022-02-16 10:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2050550126 Unsurprisingly, I agree entirely with this article... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051093467 2022-02-16 15:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051093467 U12 International Economics: 30 minute BBC podcast that asks: Is a depreciating exchange rate good or bad for an economy? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051939220 2022-02-16 21:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051939220 MMT: Stephanie Melton explains the MMT proposition that the level of the national debt is not, in itself, something the UK government should worry about roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051950793 2022-02-16 22:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051950793 The future of economics with Ha-Joon Chang roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051969637 2022-02-16 22:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051969637 This video has 26 million views for a reason roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051980528 2022-02-16 22:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2051980528 U13 Financial Economics: Please listen to this (30 min podcast requiring a Spotify account) and remember it was broadcast in 2018, ie pre-Covid roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2062806565 2022-02-23 15:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2062806565 I'm just not sure the government realise the size and scale of the looming economic crisis... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2087697545 2022-03-10 06:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2087697545 Larry Elliott in the Guardian trys to place economic events since 2007 in context. Its not comfortable reading... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2092262763 2022-03-13 12:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2092262763 Sunak SHOULD delay (at the very least) the NIC increases, but will he? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2093194413 BBC News - Delaying National Insurance rise would be 'no problem' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60706046]]> 2022-03-14 05:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2093194413 It could borrow, or it could reform our monetary system and use the power of sovereign money creation... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2093362293 UK must borrow to improve ‘depressing’ growth outlook, says hedge fund boss - https://on.ft.com/3vGMMyI via @FT]]> 2022-03-14 08:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2093362293 Massive real wage reductions as inflation rockets roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2095690653 2022-03-15 10:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2095690653 Elliott: Bleak economic outlook despite low unemployment roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2095694735 2022-03-15 10:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2095694735 Fiscal drag at precisely the wrong time roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2099640572 2022-03-17 08:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2099640572 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2099934472 2022-03-17 12:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2099934472 Elliott: BoE won't do helicopter money, so Sunak must use fiscal policy to avert catastrophic economic meltdown roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2103879937 2022-03-20 17:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2103879937 Should we look to the 1970/80s to solve the upcoming economic crisis, or 1946? Excellent FT article roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2108480799 https://www.ft.com/content/f6bf6064-a348-4f37-b784-5b9e7ba05448]]> 2022-03-22 22:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2108480799 Inflation at 6.2% - highest for 30 years roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2109187580 BBC News - Inflation hits new 30-year high ahead of Sunak statement https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60833361]]> 2022-03-23 07:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2109187580 Sunak's Spring statement is far less generous than he made it sound roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2110191921 2022-03-23 17:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2110191921 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2110478296 2022-03-23 20:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2110478296 Excellent analysis of Sunak's recent mini budget (it's not complementary) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2119853967 2022-03-29 17:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2119853967 Interesting analysis suggesting UK might avoid recession this year as consumers run down their savings or put purchases on credit cards roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2120174973 2022-03-29 20:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2120174973 For those of you who want a little more detail on what "MMT" is. Here's a basic explainer. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2120203989 2022-03-29 21:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2120203989 Fantastic article that brings together exchange rates, bond prices and macro objectives roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2121011075 Yen hits 7-year low after Bank of Japan sticks to stimulus - https://on.ft.com/3tI3iNy via @FT]]> 2022-03-30 08:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2121011075 This is a relatively long read, but if you study economics and/or history and/or politics, you NEED to read it roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2126358446 2022-04-02 09:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2126358446 Important opinion re stagflation in run up to May/June exams roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2142404603 2022-04-13 13:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2142404603 Assorted economics podcasts from Spotify roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2144036353 2022-04-14 15:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2144036353 Great (short) article covering inflation, economic growth, unemployment and monetary policy. We live in interesting economic times... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2147105864 2022-04-18 15:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2147105864 Should the BoE's target be changed from CPI inflation to nominal GDP? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2154193412 Bank of England’s remit needs a fundamental rethink - https://on.ft.com/3v1WHy7 via @FT]]> 2022-04-22 22:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2154193412 BoE tries to control inflation (1), but is aware it may cause a recession (2). (Spoiler alert : it won't achieve 1, but it will cause 2) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2154897875 2022-04-23 22:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2154897875 Was the UK right to give monetary policy independence to the BoE 25 years ago today? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2169868185 2022-05-04 13:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2169868185 BoE appears ready to cause a recession to control inflation. Will the PM and/or the Treasury agree? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2171509690 2022-05-05 14:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2171509690 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2176284735 2022-05-09 18:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2176284735 Will the IMF abandon the Washington consensus as Sri Lanka becomes the first of potentially many developing countries to default on its debt? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2176289383 2022-05-09 18:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2176289383 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2177275588 2022-05-10 09:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2177275588 Inflation, stagflation, recession, exchange rates. Y13, you must read this before the macro paper. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2177994226 2022-05-10 17:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2177994226 And so it begins... The biggest economic contraction in 50 years is already underway. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2180803871 2022-05-12 07:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2180803871 Any help Sunak gives is grudging and too slow roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2189343744 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/18/soaring-uk-inflation-makes-action-from-rishi-sunak-a-question-of-when-not-if?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2022-05-18 11:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2189343744 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2193973172 2022-05-21 15:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2193973172 The full employment narrative being trotted out by BoJo is destroyed by the facts roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2194496752 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/22/how-the-narrative-of-full-employment-britain-hides-the-real-picture?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other]]> 2022-05-22 13:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2194496752 Sound overview of government macro issues/policies as of Spring 2022 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2203400386 2022-05-29 11:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2203400386 One correction to this article is that there has never been a fully accepted theory of inflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2210549846 2022-06-03 20:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2210549846 The first step in the UK adopting a 4-day week? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2211932909 2022-06-06 07:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2211932909 UK economy to be severely hit by Ukraine war roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2214750919 2022-06-08 09:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2214750919 If you are aiming for an A/A* you need to be reading articles like this roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2226656500 2022-06-21 09:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2226656500 U9 Development Economics roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2230197554 2022-06-25 06:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2230197554 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2234929738 2022-07-01 07:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2234929738 A closer look at Britain's economic crisis roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2235664585 2022-07-02 21:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2235664585 Sandbu in the FT saying that contractionary monetary policy will make a difficult situation so much worse. His prescription: do nothing roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2236296310 Central banks should keep their cool on inflation - https://on.ft.com/3OIXFqg via @FT]]> 2022-07-04 07:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2236296310 U8 Poverty & Inequality roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2238002872 2022-07-06 10:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2238002872 12 years of austerity and incompetent government has cost British families a huge amount of money, but do they realise this? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2242471468 2022-07-13 07:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2242471468 Are central banks just making a bad situation worse? (Hint: Yes) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2242538278 Central banks should keep their cool on inflation - https://on.ft.com/3OIXFqg via @FT]]> 2022-07-13 10:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2242538278 The cost of living crisis in 5 key charts roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2242770877 2022-07-13 17:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2242770877 Tories promise tax cuts to grow the economy, but if Labour promised spending increases to do the same thing they'd be called loony left Marxists roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2243270622 2022-07-14 07:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2243270622 A brilliant political economy essay (rather than a straight economics essay). Very much worth reading if you also study politics roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2243347147 2022-07-14 10:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2243347147 10 economists explain the cost of living crisis roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2244564101 2022-07-16 17:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2244564101 Even the IMF (a neoclassical organisation) thinks the proposed Tory tax cuts now are a bad idea roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2245340678 2022-07-18 10:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2245340678 Should we be more creative in attempting to fight inflation? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2251127208 2022-07-28 10:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2251127208 2 economists put their arguments about current inflation and how to deal with it roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2255820797 This is a great article that shows how little we definitely know about inflation. It's all about arguing your case we'll. The same is true about A-level essays.]]> 2022-08-06 08:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2255820797 Elliott at the Guardian compares the UK in 2022 with 1976. Excellent analysis. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2260646950 2022-08-14 15:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2260646950 Privatisation/nationalisation may well appear as an essay on next year's macro paper roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2262675154 2022-08-16 22:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2262675154 The BoE has one, blunt way to reduce inflation, but do others exist? Yes... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2263725457 2022-08-17 22:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2263725457 The fundamental question of economics really has been answered. The question is how much markets fail and what should we do about it? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2271333516 2022-08-25 12:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2271333516 Please. Read. This. Article... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2272859684 2022-08-26 16:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2272859684 Blachflower, Murphy and Sikka are economists worth listening to. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2277974166 2022-08-31 16:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2277974166 Prof. Mary Mellor understands money. You need to be able to explain it for next year's macro exam. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2279676795 2022-09-01 17:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2279676795 I'll be using this article this week to discuss macro and micro policies to fight the cost of living crisis roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2282086412 2022-09-04 17:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2282086412 Y13: Takeaway here is that ECB admits its economic models of inflation are wrong roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2283979471 ECB makes hawkish shift as inflation surge shreds faith in models - https://on.ft.com/3wYpR1z via @FT]]> 2022-09-06 04:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2283979471 Interesting analysis of just how difficult the economic situation is for the new PM. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2284000211 2022-09-06 05:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2284000211 She will if she has any sense... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2285263667 2022-09-06 19:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2285263667 In Y13 you will really need to get your head round the causes and consequences of exchange rate fluctuations. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2287098145 2022-09-07 20:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2287098145 A useful article if you are answering the data response for Unit 1 Ch.1 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2291326905 2022-09-11 18:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2291326905 Unexpected fall in inflation? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2295823263 2022-09-14 07:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2295823263 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2297654797 2022-09-15 05:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2297654797 Sterling falls to lowest value against US $ since 1985 as fears grow of UK recession roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2299711963 2022-09-16 09:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2299711963 A MUST READ FOR UNIT 11. UK & US are poor countries with some rich people roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2299739791 2022-09-16 09:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2299739791 Y13: Fantastic article covering exchange rates, inflation and economic growth. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2299753839 2022-09-16 10:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2299753839 Y13: Huge selection of interviews with leading economists (FT) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2300816236 2022-09-17 08:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2300816236 How can the UK improve its poor productivity? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2300824383 This interview just confirms what I thought: no one has a clue how to calculate productivity or how to increase it. The head of The Productivity Institute is so vague about everything...]]> 2022-09-17 08:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2300824383 Despite being completely debunked, Truss resurrects trickle down economics #ffs roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2305485846 2022-09-20 18:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2305485846 Sandbu from FT on why government should stop worrying about the national debt and inflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2308574536 2022-09-22 11:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2308574536 Economicshelp on YouTube explains why Truss's trickle down economics won't work now and has never worked roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2309380175 https://youtu.be/T26_SGuoD5s]]> 2022-09-22 19:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2309380175 £ falls to lowest level since the US $ was created in 1776. So what... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2314413789 2022-09-26 21:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2314413789 Tweet from Sky's economics correspondent that contains a JPEG of the IMF's statement regarding the "fiscal event" and it's aftermath roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2316330491 https://twitter.com/EdConwaySky/status/1574845729549520899?t=XlKAm2wsi4N4Dx2_EivbmA&s=09]]> 2022-09-27 20:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2316330491 Kamikwasi economics? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2316844918 2022-09-28 05:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2316844918 Welcome to the economy by Doughnut Economics roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2319321701 https://youtu.be/ZLnAXNbtcZQ]]> 2022-09-29 12:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2319321701 What have Truss and the Kamikwasi chancellor done? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2320823935 2022-09-30 10:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2320823935 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2322795118 2022-10-02 18:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2322795118 Martin Wolf is utterly damning about Truss/Kwarteng: "These people are mad, bad and dangerous. They have to go." roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2324302409 Truss’s growth plan is nothing but a magic potion - https://on.ft.com/3CqrwQN via @FT]]> 2022-10-03 17:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2324302409 The Sterling "crisis" of 1976 explained. A bit of economic history can provide excellent contextual examples for macro. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2324438548 2022-10-03 19:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2324438548 Are Truss and Kamikwasi the real anti-growth coalition? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2329908672 2022-10-06 18:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2329908672 Truss will use the economic turmoil she has turbocharged to return us to disastrous austerity roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2331747448 2022-10-08 07:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2331747448 Is the UK about to have a new winter of discontent? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2332481067 2022-10-09 14:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2332481067 Great (customisable) UK macro data in 10 key charts roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2332492885 2022-10-09 14:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2332492885 Fantastic article full of UK macro data and plenty of links to more data roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2334217561 2022-10-10 21:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2334217561 Has any budget in history caused such extreme economic consequences? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2334927434 2022-10-11 09:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2334927434 Unemployment falling (as every other macro objective gets worse) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2334937744 2022-10-11 09:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2334937744 Martin Sandbu at the FT is always worth a read (though some of his articles are annoyingly behind the FT firewall) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2336032666 Central banks are risking the best jobs market in a generation - https://on.ft.com/3yrwURc via @FT]]> 2022-10-11 22:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2336032666 Unit 9: Development Economics - a serious debt crisis in developing countries is unfolding roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2338278145 2022-10-13 07:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2338278145 Will Truss, a free market fundamentalist, put the final nail in the the coffin of neoliberalism in the UK? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2340166506 2022-10-14 10:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2340166506 If a government caused the early death of 1/3 of a million of its own citizens as a result of an unnecessary and economically illiterate policy (austerity), surely they could never be re-elected by a landslide? Wrong. We did. In 2019. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2342174029 2022-10-16 21:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2342174029 Y13, this is a superb, important article. You must read it and understand it. Ask me if you need clarification. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2342194112 2022-10-16 22:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2342194112 Austerity didn't work the first time. It won't after 12 years of stagnation... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2343160599 2022-10-17 13:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2343160599 Sandbu: Is the era of "independent" central banks' dominance of monetary policy coming to an end? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2353363660 https://www.ft.com/content/6f70bbcd-72b7-4518-be6b-401adba7cc34]]> 2022-10-24 10:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2353363660 Does increasing GDP per capita always lead to an increase in happiness? Sort of... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2361176208 2022-10-28 23:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2361176208 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2361930294 2022-10-30 09:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2361930294 Elliott in the Guardian is exactly in tune with my own belief: the Bank of England is going to cause a significant recession in 12 to 18 months time roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2361961608 2022-10-30 10:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2361961608 Economicshelp examines the long term economic decline of the UK (12 mins) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2362217946 2022-10-30 17:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2362217946 Read this article to help get your head round both QE and what is happening now: QT (quantitative tightening) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2365631276 2022-11-01 21:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2365631276 Austerity 2.0 looks inevitable in 2 weeks time. Read this article to examine what fiscal action Hunt may take. But the bigger question not being asked is: "Is this necessary, or is it economic madness?" roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2365644501 2022-11-01 21:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2365644501 The Bank of England and the government are busily turning a recession into an economic catastrophe. The BoE by needlessly raising interest rates, and the government by cutting spending (austerity 2.0). This is what economic insanity looks like... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2368828083 2022-11-03 17:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2368828083 Hopefully, this narrative might catch on? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2370723692 2022-11-04 23:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2370723692 Interesting take on Brexit from Larry Elliot at The Guardian roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2373746349 2022-11-07 19:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2373746349 Some great stats about the first bout of Tory austerity and an examination of where the austerity 2.0 cuts might fall roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2375758423 2022-11-08 22:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2375758423 Unit 8 Inequality: Intergenerational inequality is rampant in Britain roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2377178508 2022-11-09 17:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2377178508 The coming austerity is class war, as were the previous bouts of this economic madness. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2378267110 2022-11-10 08:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2378267110 U8 Inequality: Class based discrimination is real, but unlike race or gender, entirely legal roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2381774518 2022-11-13 19:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2381774518 Highest inflation for 41 years announced roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2386199279 2022-11-16 08:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2386199279 Should we really be chasing economic growth? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2387920499 2022-11-17 08:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2387920499 Jeremy Hunt has been busy wrecking the economy. Again. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2388436933 2022-11-17 15:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2388436933 Is the UK's low unemployment rate evidence of a successful or a failing economy? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2390385844 2022-11-18 19:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2390385844 How has the UK performed compared to major EU countries in the past few years? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2392956193 2022-11-21 17:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2392956193 U8 Inequality: The wealthy who want a wealth tax (some good stats) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2397861258 2022-11-25 11:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2397861258 U8 Inequality: 3 years in, how is the Tories "leveling up" agenda going? Not well... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2409701470 2022-12-05 19:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2409701470 A fundamental question which mainstream economics gets entirely wrong roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2413546168 2022-12-07 22:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2413546168 The USA realty don't like the WTO... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2416259372 2022-12-10 07:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2416259372 International Economics: Is international trade good, or should we try to produce as much as we can domestically? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2416261055 2022-12-10 08:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2416261055 Forget economic growth. Should we actually set a macro objective of degrowth? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2418391046 2022-12-12 21:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2418391046 Thinktank calls for basic income below which you can't fall, whether in or out of work. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2418440045 2022-12-12 22:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2418440045 Contractionary monetary (and fiscal) policy during a recession. The economic incompetence of those who lead us is staggering. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2421788504 2022-12-15 12:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2421788504 Why we need to & should give public sector workers inflation level pay rises (at least). roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2421801686 2022-12-15 13:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2421801686 Inflation is the result of higher profits NOT higher pay. This key finding should be used in your summer exams. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2424165179 2022-12-18 19:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2424165179 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2424191531 2022-12-18 20:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2424191531 Calls for a wealth tax rising after 20% increase in the number of billionaires since Covid roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2425747191 2022-12-20 12:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2425747191 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2427915833 2022-12-23 08:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2427915833 What will/should Starmer offer to boost the UK's stagnant economy? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2429089825 2022-12-26 23:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2429089825 This a MUST READ article. It briefly examines orthodox macro and the potential reverse side. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2429496313 2022-12-27 18:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2429496313 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2432326360 2023-01-03 11:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2432326360 What will it take for multi millionaire politicians to decide to tax wealth? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2445613466 2023-01-16 12:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2445613466 Even the super rich are asking for governments to impose a wealth tax. Why is no one doing it? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2449001171 2023-01-18 21:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2449001171 Stiglitz is one of the highest profile Keynesian economists in the world roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2455130908 2023-01-24 18:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2455130908 This article by Polly Toynbee at the Guardian contains loads of great stats relating to potential fiscal policies and regulations to bring in tax revenue from the super rich roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2456760805 2023-01-25 20:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2456760805 Austerity 2.0 is having the same effect it did the first time. When will we ever learn? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2462514878 2023-01-31 06:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2462514878 The UK is poorest performing G7 economy and the only one expected to shrink this year roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2462813522 2023-01-31 11:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2462813522 The UK has been on a doom loop since 1979... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2468639586 2023-02-04 20:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2468639586 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2469266850 Martin Wolf in the FT - The case for a land value tax is overwhelming

https://on.ft.com/3YrhXZQ via @FT]]> 2023-02-05 23:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2469266850 An article that destroys the simplistic arguments that are too often used in UK politics and economics roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2469979114 2023-02-06 12:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2469979114 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2472342987 2023-02-07 19:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2472342987 Are there any alternatives to raising interest rates to fight the current inflation? (Spoiler alert: YES) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2482633933 2023-02-14 21:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2482633933 Potential macro essay question roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2487432626 2023-02-19 07:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2487432626 The World Bank really isn't fit for purpose. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2487525772 2023-02-19 12:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2487525772 Latest data shows that increased early retirement has had nothing to do with the massive increase in economic inactivity roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2488838728 2023-02-20 19:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2488838728 Great article for development economics showing how a destroyed Germany after WW2 was allowed to redevelop in ways it now denies the likes of Greece roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2496750000 2023-02-27 17:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2496750000 Wage stagnation for 15 years, but the profits of its biggest businesses are spiralling up. Why the UK is a special case that allows this to happen. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2497132970 2023-02-27 23:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2497132970 Is this government failure, market failure, or both? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2498507816 2023-02-28 19:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2498507816 Is it more profit-price spiral than wage-price spiral? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2501640561 2023-03-02 19:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2501640561 The macroeconomics of austerity roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2503621314 2023-03-04 19:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2503621314 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2503653801 2023-03-04 21:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2503653801 Firms can use expectations of inflation to put up prices. Putting up interest rates contracts the economy & causes unemployment, thereby reducing expectations. In other words, the BoE causes unemployment to reduce inflation... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2503654935 2023-03-04 21:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2503654935 Inflation or greedflation? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2507241059 2023-03-07 16:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2507241059 Don't expect much from the budget. Jeremy Hunt is a man with the charisma and intellect of an empty cardboard box. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2510229869 2023-03-09 12:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2510229869 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2512301290 2023-03-10 20:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2512301290 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2515093708 2023-03-13 22:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2515093708 With interest rates set to increase from 4% or remain unchanged, some sensible economists are calling for a significant cut to 3% immediately. Why? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2522210170 2023-03-19 13:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2522210170 Monetary policy, financial economics, globalisation, inequality. Also, an answer to the question: what will happen when we try to reverse QE? All in all, a must read article. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2522288384 2023-03-19 15:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2522288384 Must read article for Y13. The UK's productivity puzzle and relative decline examined. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2524302924 2023-03-20 21:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2524302924 Fiscal policy gold for the summer exams roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2532050674 2023-03-26 21:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2532050674 Thatcher's economic henchman. Possibly the main architect of the economic mess the UK is now in? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2544896904 2023-04-05 11:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2544896904 Fiscal policy idea: replace the (regressive) council tax with a (more progressive?) proportional property tax roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2548068891 2023-04-09 17:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2548068891 Even wealthy bankers think greedflation has gone way too far. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2553777456 2023-04-13 23:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2553777456 An interesting article for both politics and economics students. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2554614446 2023-04-14 14:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2554614446 Greedflation. Analysis suggests increased profits typically account for 15% of inflation, but it accounts for 50% of the current inflation. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2555903648 2023-04-16 17:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2555903648 The latest estimate says 66% of the rise in prices is due to price gouging by firms who are seeing bumper profits. #greedflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2560552958 2023-04-19 17:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2560552958 If it's for sale in £s, the UK government can afford it - Andy Verity is an economics correspondent at the BBC roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2567575246 Check out this thread at Thread Reader App. https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1650747084188921857.html]]> 2023-04-25 17:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2567575246 The BoE is wrong about inflation. #simples roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2569409498 2023-04-26 22:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2569409498 Yet again, the Tory government introduces a profoundly regressive fiscal change that will make younger working class people worse off and reduce the bill for rich graduates. Disgraceful. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2590033591 2023-05-14 13:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2590033591 Inflation, stagflation, CPI, cost of living crisis. What does it all mean? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2602083370 2023-05-23 18:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2602083370 What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2609558816 2023-05-30 20:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2609558816 At long last it appears more economists are waking up to the fact that raising interest rates is not an effective way of fight the current inflation. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2613268865 2023-06-02 21:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2613268865 "If the economy is the engine, investment is the fuel" and it seems we've been running out of fuel for decades roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2628091030 2023-06-20 11:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2628091030 This a heterodox take on what is causing inflation and why raising interest rates are not a solution roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2629920513 2023-06-22 07:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2629920513 Britain's economy is bad, it's been bad for a long time, and it will continue to get worse. #happyfriday! roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2630925547 2023-06-23 09:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2630925547 Andy Verity (BBC) is the only mainstream media economics correspondent who (1) understands macro economics, and (2) is brave enough to say so. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2631707712 2023-06-25 11:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2631707712 Is money (GDP) the only thing that determines happiness like neoclassicals say? Ask the happiest nation on earth: Finland. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2634578751 2023-06-28 20:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2634578751 Is Rishi Sunak gaslighting the entire country over inflation? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2634590626 2023-06-28 21:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2634590626 More and more commentators are questioning the BoEs inflation policy roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2637315156 2023-07-03 17:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2637315156 Chakrabortty beautifully explains why I am so, so angry. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2639549695 2023-07-06 09:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2639549695 So many economists have been asking this for 6 months or more. Why has it taken so long for mainstream outlets to ask it? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2645786637 2023-07-16 14:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2645786637 How much have different goods increased in price over the last 12 months? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2647809723 2023-07-19 09:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2647809723 Greedflation in action. And raising interest rates won't do a thing to reduce it. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2651075575 2023-07-25 21:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2651075575 What is GDP? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2660453457 2023-08-11 21:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2660453457 The IFS has a strong opinion on UK taxes, but is there an alternative they are ignoring? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2673723886 2023-08-26 12:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2673723886 September is a very dangerous month according to economic history. 5 cautionary tales of economic disasters in September. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2681452178 2023-09-01 18:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2681452178 Labour will need to raise tax revenues, but who to target is very contentious. By ruling out a wealth tax, are Labour being smart or stupid? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2692082458 2023-09-10 10:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2692082458 10 specific, practical ways to make UK tax policy more progressive. Fantastic contextual examples of practical fiscal policies. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2697727819 2023-09-11 16:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2697727819 What is "GDP"? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2703459844 2023-09-14 05:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2703459844 What is inflation and why is it so high? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2703548466 2023-09-14 05:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2703548466 Mazzucato is an economist with big, non-mainstream ideas. Politicians looking for a fresh start should listen to her. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2708194370 2023-09-18 05:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2708194370 After 15 terrible austerity years, how can the UK achieve economic growth? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2725293248 2023-09-28 21:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2725293248 Some great stats about the government's fiscal policy in this short article roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727655670 2023-10-01 19:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727655670 GDP revisions suggest UK has performed better since COVID than first thought. However, it's still not great... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727673810 2023-10-01 19:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727673810 Evidence is mounting that the UK may slip into recession very soon roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727690041 2023-10-01 20:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727690041 Does "investment" lead economic growth or follow it? Whatever you think we need it, but the UK's blind adherence to it's "arbitrary" fiscal rules stink of short-termism. Even the US is following a Keynesian stimulus policy. Will we ever learn? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727699709 2023-10-01 20:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727699709 Some great background on splits in Conservative party economic thinking. Also, some good economic theory and UK economy stats. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727708941 2023-10-01 20:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727708941 The impact of 13 years of austerity on local council finances and services is a terrible story only now unfolding roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727713857 2023-10-01 21:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727713857 Great short BBC article about the fundamental things holding back the UK economy roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727720180 2023-10-01 21:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2727720180 Economic growth Mariana Mazzucato style. This could be very useful in the summer exams. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2740291960 2023-10-10 16:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2740291960 This is inequality and privilege in the UK today. A billionaire commits £ multi-million fraud but gets away with a fine. You have no idea how angry this makes me. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2743896416 2023-10-12 16:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2743896416 The austerity delusion... Unfortunately, the chancellor, despite the evidence of 13 years, is still utterly deluded. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2745609453 2023-10-13 18:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2745609453 Arbitrary fiscal rules and austerity. When will we get past this madness? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2745656223 2023-10-13 20:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2745656223 Fiscal policy: The extent of the stealth tax increase resulting from fiscal drag is huge. £52bn p.a. and the % of adults who will be 40% tax payers will go from 9% to 15% or 16%. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2751475184 2023-10-17 20:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2751475184 Pay rising above inflation (on average) for the first time in 2 years, but the key stat in this article is that average pay is £30 less in real terms than 2008. Unprecedented pay stagnation. An utter indictment of failed economic policy and neoclassical economics in general. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2751495919 2023-10-17 20:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2751495919 Should the target inflation rate be changed to 3%? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2754794179 2023-10-19 15:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2754794179 The government's economic watchdog admits it's economic models are completely wrong (without actually saying so) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2755860781 2023-10-20 07:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2755860781 EU report calls for global 2% annual wealth tax roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2759346007 2023-10-23 15:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2759346007 I thought 330,000 excess deaths was the worst thing you could hear about Tory austerity. But this is equally depressing - Britain is fundamentally broken, and no one is willing to fix it... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2769453498 2023-10-30 19:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2769453498 A heartbreaking story of how austerity ruins lives combined with the story about how Osborne seems to have completely got away with it. #angry #furious roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2769471991 2023-10-30 19:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2769471991 Solid BBC article exploring UK inflation roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2775824153 2023-11-03 22:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2775824153 Einstein said the definition of insanity was to keep doing the same thing, but to expect a different result. If so, we have lots of insane politicians in the UK. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2776686875 2023-11-05 14:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2776686875 U2468: Brilliant macro article advising chancellor of the right thing to do to grow the economy. Unfortunately, he will almost certainly not do the right thing... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2781481091 2023-11-08 12:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2781481091 FT: UK stagnates as high interest rates begin to bite roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2784686162 2023-11-10 08:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2784686162 Interesting proposals for joined up monetary and fiscal policy in a world of multiple macro objectives roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2789650666 2023-11-14 18:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2789650666 Listen to this podcast of the lack of growth in the UK economy since GFC. Leave a comment once you've listened to it. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2793998546 2023-11-17 13:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2793998546 The extent of groupthink amongst mainstream economists never fails to stagger me. This article is a discussion of the UK's current economic problems & they just can't see that mainstream thinking IS the problem NOT the solution roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2798458809 2023-11-21 21:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2798458809 Austerity 2.0 will be just as bad as it was under Osborne. The chancellor is an absolute Jeremy Hunt. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2800887456 2023-11-23 16:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2800887456 If this analysis doesn't make you angry you need to call an ambulance. You may be brain dead. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2802438042 2023-11-25 13:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2802438042 An interesting mix of economic and political analysis from Larry Elliott. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2814124005 2023-12-05 08:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2814124005 Fantastic article for explaining the monetary policy transmission mechanisms (including relevant evaluative stats) roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2819375047 2023-12-09 10:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2819375047 How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2831978560 2023-12-21 22:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2831978560 Further results of austerity. Welcome to Britain 2023. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2833219084 2023-12-24 16:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2833219084 What are the UK's macro prospects in 2024? Y13 need to read this before February mocks. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2835471454 2023-12-29 12:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2835471454 It really is about time that central banks admit that they have no idea what causes inflation or what can reduce it. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2835629218 2023-12-30 01:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2835629218 Predictions for UK macro performance in 2024. Worth a read. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2837457290 2024-01-03 05:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2837457290 Interesting article on the history and future of globalization by Gillian Tett at the FT roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2852337291 2024-01-17 18:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2852337291 Predictions about the death of globalization may be premature... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2852340246 2024-01-17 18:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2852340246 Contextual example for tariffs, trade disputes, regulation etc. 245% tariff on cheese exports to Canada! roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2863996944 2024-01-28 07:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2863996944 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2867300350 2024-01-30 18:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2867300350 IMF warns chancellor that tax cuts he's planning should not be carried through roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2867302318 2024-01-30 18:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2867302318 Interesting look at UK economic forecasts for 2024 compared to other developed countries roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2867306099 2024-01-30 18:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2867306099 The most widely used macro target in the world was made up with zero empirical evidence to back it up. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2870486914 2024-02-01 21:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2870486914 Is Europe's powerhouse economy in long term decline? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2872442072 2024-02-04 12:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2872442072 Using discredited language like "the country has maxed out it's credit card" is wrong and will damage Labour, like I said yesterday in class. Here's a full explanation why... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2885346317 2024-02-15 22:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2885346317 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2886673362 2024-02-17 10:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2886673362 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2886741403 2024-02-17 14:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2886741403 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2886741454 2024-02-17 14:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2886741454 Tax the rich because profoundly unequal societies are profoundly unhappy societies. It helps everyone (rich included). roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2886742365 2024-02-17 14:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2886742365 Watch this. Understand this. Take notes on this. Use this in your summer exams! roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2887066680 2024-02-18 10:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2887066680 Recent UK macro history in 10 charts. Great article. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2902868100 2024-03-02 16:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2902868100 Some good stats relating to fiscal policy and fiscal drag roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2912524716 2024-03-10 07:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2912524716 More superb analysis of UK macro from economicshelp roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2912674321 2024-03-10 13:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2912674321 A decent primer on MMT roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2920774241 2024-03-15 16:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2920774241 An interesting article whether Labour's plan for economic growth is desirable or achievable roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2927449853 2024-03-20 21:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2927449853 Some great macro commentary including the fact that real GDP per capita has been declining for 8 consecutive quarters (2 years)! roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2938047580 2024-03-30 19:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2938047580 Financial Economics: How money is created and destroyed on a daily basis. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2940112488 2024-04-02 07:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2940112488 Brilliant example of just what massive time-lags supply-side policies can have. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2948235610 2024-04-09 11:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2948235610 What he said roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2952721773 2024-04-12 14:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2952721773 This is A*/A complex, but is a great "question the assumptions" form of macro evaluation. Ask me if you need it explaining roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2953354613 2024-04-13 13:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2953354613 A look at MMT and the question: can sovereign governments ever run out of money? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2966982950 2024-04-23 20:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2966982950 A much needed fiscal policy that will help reduce inequality roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2970041496 2024-04-25 17:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2970041496 100% agree roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2973488679 2024-04-29 09:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2973488679 A really interesting thought experiment: if we taxed the rich significantly and burnt the money, what effect, if any would this have for "normal" people? roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2989441947 2024-05-12 16:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2989441947 Inflation is going to plummet down this month. As I said it would. Entirely inevitable. No shit, Sherlock. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2998946571 2024-05-19 17:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/2998946571 This is one of many reasons I'll be voting for the Green Party in the general election roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3015443569 2024-06-02 14:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3015443569 International economics: World Bank says protectionism is slowing growth & driving global poverty roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3030273335 2024-06-17 19:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3030273335 Investment in the UK the lowest of comparable countries in 24 of the past 30 years. Dire. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3031393829 2024-06-18 17:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3031393829 GDP really isn't fit for purpose. We need a better way of judging a successful economy roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3032607946 2024-06-19 21:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3032607946 Krugman is probably the most influential economist in the world. I don't always agree with him, but you really need to read and fully understand this article. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3041671879 2024-06-30 20:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3041671879 roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3062623693 2024-07-28 19:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3062623693 If you play by Tory rules don't be surprised if people don't see any difference between you and them roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3066501402 2024-08-02 21:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3066501402 Labour will not fix anything until they jettison the Tories' crazy fiscal rules roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3078027152 2024-08-16 18:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3078027152 A fabulous article that covers many different economic ideas and concepts roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3096957459 2024-09-01 11:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3096957459 Danny Blanchflower is as credible as you get. Starmer is attempting to solve our broken economy by using the policies that broke it. This is the definition of madness. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3102895187 2024-09-04 21:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3102895187 High quality video that explains (1) Britain is in long term significant decline, and (2) why this is the case. One problem: don't listen to the nonsense at the end about national debt... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3107849430 2024-09-08 09:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3107849430 Clear explanation of just how unlike any other country the UK is due to its profoundly divided and unequal economy. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3107856690 2024-09-08 09:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3107856690 14 years of Tory austerity got the UK into this economic mess. Labour's solution? More austerity. You really couldn't make it up. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3151497727 2024-10-03 06:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3151497727 About time... roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3184515922 2024-10-23 23:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3184515922 Larry Elliott's final column as the Guardian's economics correspondent is worth a read roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3209840803 2024-11-10 15:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3209840803 And we're one of the richest countries in the world... Makes you proud to be British. Not. roonomics https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3222701486 2024-11-18 18:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/roonomics/JP2/wish/3222701486