Demos has published a new white paper by Tom Pollard suggesting institutional reforms that will help pave the way out of destitution for low-income families in the UK – and possibly elsewhere in Europe.
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The World In 2019? One Word: Risky.
Threats to economic growth and financial stability, not to mention safety and national borders, are proliferating around the world. The Eurasia Group rounds up some of the biggest risks facing our beleaguered planet in 2019.
Lest We Forget, Corbyn Was All Over Chavismo
It’s been pointed out plenty of times already, but in case anyone should be wondering, the UK Centre for Policy Studies reminds us: Jeremy Corbyn, quite possibly the next prime minister of the UK, cheered on Venezuela’s socialist self-immolation at every step of the way.
Hayek, Tax Foundation Chart Growth Agenda
While populist movements demand impossibilities and the establishment drifts in apparent paralysis, free market thinkers are busy proposing pragmatic measures to boost economic growth and restore opportunity – the only sure way out of the current crisis. Read about the study and download your copy here.
EU Must Bolster Firms Without Picking Winners
European companies are globally competitive, but the changing global economic landscape poses growing threats in terms of state-backed champions and regulatory risks. Bruegel suggests some key ways to promote European champions without violating market principles.
“Scandals Pervasive”: EU Must Tackle Money Laundering
The EU needs to update its financial oversight rules and mechanisms to better combat money laundering, according to Bruegel’s Joshua Kirschenbaum and Nicolas Veron. The authors draw attention to the connection between money laundering banks and Russian interests, which use illegal financial practices to skirt Western sanctions.
