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behavioural economics

  • Reeves’ black hole alarmism is creating something scarier: A real one

    Opinion

    Reeves' fearmongering has scared Brits into saving. The consequences will be more frightening than Reeves' 'black hole', writes Paul Ormerod.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves attends a meeting with business leaders on January 28, 2025 in London, England. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are meeting with business leaders in London ahead of Reeve's speech on the government's plan to boost economic growth on Wednesday. (Photo by Benjamin Cremel - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
  • Bank of England: Government names economist Alan Taylor as new rate-setter

    Economics

    The government has appointed economist and Columbia University professor Alan Taylor to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

    The Bank of England is set to see a split in its next interest rates decision.
  • Do long prison sentences work? Economics has the answer

    Opinion

    Sentences deter different groups in different ways - and behavioural economics shows how, says Paul Ormerod

    London-listed Serco instigates legal action against government over a prison

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