Why did the Swiss National Bank decide to implement the first ever negative interest rate, and what does it mean for savers with deposits of over 10m Swiss Francs?
What’s the Deal with Negative Interest Rates?
Browsing Category Practical Analysis
Charity: A Fallacy of Goodwill
Despite the positive aims of charities, many are paying their top bosses incredible wages. In an industry which prides itself on benevolence, is this right?
The Barnett Formula: Scotland’s Gain, England’s Bane
Among the most highlighted points when discussing the situation between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom is the existence of the divisive Barnett Formula.
Could We Thrive With Less Than a Five Day Working Week?
There have been many advocates of, and studies into a shorter work week, but could a this be positive for our productivity, and wellbeing in the long term?
The Economics of Ticket Touting
How many times in the past have you decided that you are going to get tickets to an event, only to find that they are sold out immediately?
Does the UK Need a New Voting System?
Does First-Past-the-Post (or FPTP) really provides an adequate way of electing a governing body to represent the largest number of people?
Top Tax Rate Increase: Productive or Destructive?
In this article we investigate whether increasing the top tax rate to 50p would have a positive or detrimental effect on the tax revenues in the United Kingdom.
How Does Stamp Duty Work in the United Kingdom?
For those of us looking to become first time buyers, the majority of our effort is spent saving for a deposit, but the Stamp Duty shouldn’t be ignored!
Can We Compare Scandinavian Socialism with China or Cuba?
The Scandinavian countries are success stories in the modern world, with Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland taking the top four spots in the recent U.S. News & World Report’s annual ‘Best Countries’ ranking. How can these countries which have some of the highest income taxes in the world, regularly top the ‘best country’ indices each and every year?
Mind the Gap: Commute Time Discrepancies between Genders?
As the population of the United Kingdom continues to rise with the number of new homes struggling to feed this increased demand, it has been found that there is a ‘Commuting Gender Gap’ where men are more likely to face longer commutes than women.