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On averages, inequality, energy prices, global warming and the paradox of policy

On averages, inequality, energy prices, global warming and the paradox of policy

In January 2009 Sir Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England, made a speech at a CBI dinner in Nottingham in which he discussed “the paradox of policy”. This speech was delivered at a time of was frenzied speculation and high anxiety over how policy makers were responding to the global financial crisis. He said: “This is the paradox of policy at present – almost any policy measure that is desirable now appears diametrically opposite to the direction…

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Tax, tax, tax and more tax – a rallying cry for construction

Tax, tax, tax and more tax – a rallying cry for construction

This is a rant. Why? Because I can’t help myself. I tried to hold back. I read the first three chapters of the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team emerging findings and I am now deeply saddened. I didn’t bother with the remaining chapters, but did eyeball the recommendations. I was not saddened so much by what was said. Much I agree with, although there is within the report some seemingly lazy thinking, particularly with regards to up-skilling the industry. This…

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