David Blanchflower
David Blanchflower is Bruce V Rauner Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, professor at the University of Stirling and a former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. He is the Economics Editor of the New Statesman.
Articles by David Blanchflower
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Economy
An economic riposte in three parts
- 10 February 2012
- 7 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
- 4 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
- 50 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
Don't be fooled by the employment increase
- 19 January 2012
- 55 comments
Total unemployment is the highest since 1994 -- under-25s and northerners are bearing the brunt.
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
How have those economic predictions for 2011 held up?
- 03 January 2012
- 58 comments
Those economists who insisted that the recovery was on track have been left with egg on their faces.
Economy
The destruction of animal spirits
- 01 December 2011
- 35 comments
George Osborne's plan to galvanise the economy through austerity has failed, as the Keynesians predicted it would. Can he change course before it's too late? Or are we already in the death spiral of another recession?











