Uber – a disruptive technology?
Uber’s arrival in London over the last two years has received a mixed response. By some it has been lauded as a progressive solution to their transport woes. By others it is regarded as an aggressive, and fundamentally unfair, competition for black cabs and has been heavily criticised over its perceived tax avoidance. There were […]
Are economics graduates fit for purpose?
Are economics graduates fit for purpose? This is a hot topic in policy making circles. A year ago, the Bank of England hosted a day conference on the topic. Diane Coyle has edited the proceedings in a neat little book What’s The Use of Economics: Teaching the Dismal Science After the Crisis. There was a […]
