busecon.bsky.social
HOD for Economics and Business. Experienced economics examiner. Former DJ and music maker, referee, vegan and Liverpool supporter. All my views are absolutely my own and do not represent the employers I work for,and are often wrong.
👤 Joined on 07 novembre 2024
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@busecon.bsky.socialMy Sunday Times column: Fiscal devolution was a big idea in a quiet budget. But will it make the kind of difference to UK economic performance that its supporters claim? Will giving money and power to mayors transform economic growth? www.thetimes.com/article/7865...
Show PostExcellent article from @dsmitheconomics.bsky.social about fiscal devolution. On the first bit about the OBR forecasting record, should there be a Bank of England style letter to the Chancellor when it gets it forecasts badly wrong, shared publicly to explain what happened? 🤔 #EconSky
Show PostThe Economic Problem solved by Sam Altman. When you have scarce resources and unlimited wants, you give those resources to the billionaires and their data centres. Case closed.
Show PostThe Iran war has given BP its highest profits in 18 years. It has cost US households $2,000, and UK households £2,400. Fossil capitalism is based on a systematic transfer of wealth from workers to fossil capitalists. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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