Category Archives: Economics

Compassionate Conservatism – Dead in Action

Posted on May 11, 2024 by odeboyz

“The former Tory minister George Young described the homeless as ‘what you step over when you come out of the opera’. The Guardian – “The former Tory minister George Young described… | Facebook The Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Slackers: Mish-Mash

Posted on May 8, 2024 by odeboyz

Slackers have mothers and their words of wisdom leave an indelible scar. “Don’t waste good food” resonates down the years. Slackers don’t. They put left-over food in a box and three weeks later throw it out. But! Mum was right. … Continue reading →

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The cost-of-living crisis: Mayfair, London, 2024

Posted on May 1, 2024 by odeboyz

If you’ve ever balked at the rising cost of your daily cappuccino, you may want to steer clear of a coffee shop in London that charges as much as £265 a cup. The moodily lit Shot London, in Mayfair,1 offers … Continue reading →

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Interview for a gig job

Posted on April 20, 2024 by odeboyz

Manager: Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? Gigi worker: At the bottom of the pile. Manager: You’re hired.

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The Nanny State and Climate Change

Posted on March 6, 2024 by odeboyz

We are also taking every opportunity to encourage low-tax member states to increase their tobacco taxes on health grounds. For example, during the United Kingdom presidency of the Community we held a seminar in London for health and tax officials which produced useful conclusions on … Continue reading →

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School Uniform: Time for a Re-think

Posted on January 3, 2024 by odeboyz

Causation means that a change in one variable causes a change in another variable. Correlation means there is a statistical association between variables.1 In Britain school uniform is a quasi-religion. Not wearing it can be punished by exclusion from school. Why? What’s … Continue reading →

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COP28: And Greta said what?

Posted on December 6, 2023 by odeboyz
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Chris Rock on Gun Control

Posted on November 22, 2023 by odeboyz

The gun lobby always says, well, people need the right to protect their property. Every mass shooting is done by a guy who lives with his mother. I honestly believe you should have to have a mortgage to buy a … Continue reading →

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Modern Inflation: Shrinkage

Posted on October 29, 2023 by odeboyz
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The world’s greatest economist explains capitalism

Posted on September 21, 2023 by odeboyz
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