Economic Policies and Global Debt in Election Years
Election years bring out the big guns, and politicians and governments unveil big economic policies to secure votes. While these policies may be
Opinion: A Budget for Women?
This budget is transformative for a variety of reasons. Firstly, it is Labour’s first budget in 15 years, setting the tone for their
China Outpaces the US in South American Trade
In the wake of the US election results, future implications for international affairs and US global influence are being considered across the world.
Spring Budget 2024: An Overview
On the 6 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented his 2024 Spring Budget to Parliament stating “the policies I announce today mean
Public Spending Cuts to Individual Saving Account Reforms: Will Hunt’s Plans Pay Off?
Recent news highlights Jeremy Hunt’s plans to reduce public spending plans to fund tax cuts ahead of a pre-election Budget and to reform the
BRICS: A New World Economic Order?
The BRICS intergovernmental organisation, its name an acronym for its founding members: Brazil, Russia, India, and China, as well as its earliest addition,
The EU’s Bid to Redirect Derivatives Clearing Post-Brexit
In the aftermath of Brexit, Brussels has embarked on a mission to reroute derivatives clearing away from London. The revised regulations entail EU-based banks and
Can GDP-linked Bonds Prevent Solvency Crises?
Argued to be “one of the unicorns of macroeconomics”, GDP-linked bonds are a type of state-contingent debt instrument that allows a country to adjust its
Economics of Warfare: The Asymmetric Costs of the Yemen Strikes
In response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Houthis have been targeting international maritime vessels passing through the Red Sea.
Is it the End of Local Government? Rising Costs Causing Challenges for Councils.
Local governments play a crucial role in democracies: like addressing community needs, managing public services at the grassroots level, tailoring solutions to local