The Economics Column
World-renowned economist David Blanchflower’s authoritative take on the latest economic developments
Articles in The Economics Column
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Economy
An economic riposte in three parts
- 10 February 2012
- 8 comments
On dealing with the deficit, GDP revisions and hours worked.
Economy
"Eat the Data": three words that spell trouble for the coalition
- 09 February 2012
- 5 comments
The recession is only now becoming close and personal.
Business
Laughed out of the Bank of England? You must be joking
- 06 February 2012
- 21 comments
A response.
Economy
The verdict is in – the Chancellor’s austerity measures have failed
- 03 February 2012
- 51 comments
George Osborne has been hoisted by his own petard.
Economy
Romney’s vulture capitalism, the Balls backlash and more downgrades
- 20 January 2012
- 9 comments
David Blanchflower looks at US unemployment, the France downgrade, and why Labour has not reversed its policy.
Economy
Why I will be voting for Newt Gingrich
- 09 January 2012
- 20 comments
The Republican primaries are heading David Blanchflower’s way. And as an independent voter, he writes, I intend to do my bit to ensure the best possible outcome of the presidential election in November.
Economy
Only the bazooka approach can save the jobless young
- 25 November 2011
- 18 comments
Chris Grayling’s attempt to blame our worsening unemployment problem on the eurozone crisis masks the obvious cause . . . and the tragedy of out-of-control joblessness among young people in Britain.
Economy
Something happened at the end of August to terrify policymakers
- 18 November 2011
- 39 comments
Austerity in the UK is pushing us back into recession, as it is in the eurozone.
Economy
The writing is on the wall
- 04 November 2011
- 32 comments
The silence from the Tories' pals in business as the economy fails to hit George Osborne's targets speaks volumes. Is anyone in there listening?
Economy
Quack cures won’t stop the angry young taking to the streets
- 22 October 2011
- 30 comments
Our youngsters deserve better than the warm words of Osborne’s ideologues, intent on austerity.
