Economics – The World of Edrith

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Roaming Charges

Roaming charges - additional charges for using your phone abroad - are one of those first-world problems that sting due to the usual ubiquity of modern technology. Why shouldn't I…

Posted on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Edrith

Reflections on Brexit

Seven years ago today the UK voted to leave the European Union. What followed was a whole lot of political wrangling, a near constitutional crisis and two general elections, before…

Posted on June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 by Edrith

Who’s Rich? Survey results

Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey a couple of weeks ago about who was rich, looking at a variety of fictional characters and case studies. The…

Posted on May 27, 2023May 26, 2023 by Edrith

Why the Realignment Failed (for now)

Last week's local elections went pretty terribly for the Conservatives. They lost over 1000 seats to Labour, the Lib Dems and the Green party - and are no longer the…

Posted on May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 by Edrith

Are the Dursleys rich?

NOTE THAT THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED - THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK PART. RESULTS WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY. A survey to determine who people think are rich -…

Posted on April 23, 2023May 9, 2023 by Edrith

The Foundation Myth

In Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, every time the situation seems darkest, a brilliant leader will come up with an amazing plan that completely changes the terms of engagement and saves…

Posted on April 17, 2023April 16, 2023 by Edrith

A Modest Proposal for Currency Reform

Note to readers: this was a spoof post published on April Fool's Day. It does not represent a serious policy suggestion. The Government must do more to maximise the opportunities…

Posted on April 1, 2023April 2, 2023 by Edrith

What really makes a difference in tackling climate change

There's a very good article which a friend shared recently which talks about how we are coming close to 'peak Carbon' - the point at which global carbon emissions start…

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by Edrith

On Luxury Beliefs

I read a fascinating article recently comparing so-called 'luxury beliefs' to Veblen goods. The definition is as follows: " Luxury beliefs are ideas and opinions that confer status on the…

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Edrith

Ten positive reasons to vote Conservative

With the general election just over a month away, here are ten positive reasons to vote for the Conservative Party. 1. We'll get Brexit done. We'll leave with the good…

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