Category Archives: Economics

Japan’s loneliness crisis monetised

Posted on January 28, 2026 by odeboyz

“I started working as a grandmother-for-hire after my dog died….and my daughter told me about a company that hires older women to play the role of grandmother for strangers. I’m hired to cook for guests, and to act like a … Continue reading →

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Christmas presents

Posted on December 17, 2025 by odeboyz

“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want to impress people they don’t like.”

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Rachel Reeves and Competence

Posted on December 10, 2025 by odeboyz

Rachel Reeves is incompetent because she misunderstands her role. She thinks being an economist is an advantage as Chancellor of the Exchequer.Her MSc in economics is irrelevant to being Chancellor.1 She’s been appointed as Chancellor to implement Labour’s economic policy … Continue reading →

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A quick route to poverty

Posted on November 29, 2025 by odeboyz
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A cosy night in

Posted on November 5, 2025 by odeboyz

Jim and Sarah were watching TV when he got up and left the room. After a couple of minutes, he came back in wearing a coat, hat and scarf. “Are you going out Jim?” “No. I’ve turned the heating off.”

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Britain’s most expensive house in understandable money

Posted on November 5, 2025 by odeboyz

The most expensive house in Britain has been sold for £139m1 £139m is a figure which is very difficult to understand for ordinary people. So! This translation might help. £139,000,000 divided by a thousand pounds per day is 13,900 days … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Transplant Surgery: Britain 2025

Posted on October 22, 2025 by odeboyz

The problem: There are 8,096 people on the active transplant waiting list.1 The solution: There were 568,613 deaths, who were potential donors, in Britain in 2024.2 Discussion There is a tragic mis-match between people needing transplants and supply. Transplants are … Continue reading →

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State Sponsored Tax Avoidance: Britain in 2025

Posted on October 15, 2025 by odeboyz

It’s crazy that a government could sponsor tax avoidance but the British do precisely that. Nearly a trillion pounds is shielded from taxation. This policy has incentivised those with disposable incomes to exploit what has become a bonanza. A unique … Continue reading →

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Britain’s Old Age Pension: From altruism to bribery

Posted on September 24, 2025 by odeboyz

The Old Age Pension Act (OAP), 1908, was an altruistic reward for good paupers. It was intended to give dignity to their final years but it wasn’t an entitlement. There were eligibility rules to be met before receiving the OAP. … Continue reading →

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A Trade Unionist has a Nightmare

Posted on September 12, 2025 by odeboyz

Jim is reporting back to a mass meeting. “Brothers! I think you will want to approve the outcome, which was the result of many hours of gruelling discussions.” First. The management have agreed an 8% pay rise with three months … Continue reading →

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