neweconomics.bsky.social
Change the rules. Share the wealth. Protect the planet.
👤 Joined on 15 August 2024
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@neweconomics.bsky.socialExcited to work on my first Budget as part of @neweconomics.bsky.social . My primary focus was seeing what is happening to CGT. The answer is not much, and what did change was not good. Here is a 🧵
Show PostMy analysis here of the impact of moving the gas standing charge onto unit rates. It's progressive and the majority win. A good move. But if this is the only universal energy bill help we're getting today it's insufficient and I think we can expect gvt to be forced back again before the Jan spike.
Show PostNEW: our latest work, in partnership with @neweconomics.bsky.social details just how much longer we are working to afford the same stuff. Do have a rummage through this fascinating report 👇
Show PostDo we fix the system we have, build a new one, or find a middle way? That's what we'll be unpacking in session two at People Power on 16 November titled 'From optimisation to transformation, how can we create a fair energy system?' www.tickettailor.com/events/fairb...
Show PostWell, I for one am an economist who supports rent controls! Here’s why 🧵: Markets only work well if: -buyers & sellers have roughly equal power -producers respond to price signals & expand supply in response to scarcity -buyers can walk away if prices get too high
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