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How do ‘Economists for Brexit’ manage to defy the laws of gravity?
No full textTheir forecast of income gains from Brexit contrasts with all other economic analysis, write Thomas Sampson, Swati Dhingra, Gianmarco Ottaviano and John Van Reene
Why immigration is no reason to leave the EU
No full textEU immigration hasn't impacted employment or wages for the British people, write Jonathan Wadsworth, Swati Dhingra, Gianmarco Ottaviano and John Van Reene
Less trade and lower living standards in the UK: the price of Brexit
No full textThose who say that leaving the EU is a win-win aren't being candid about the evidence, write Swati Dhingra, Gianmarco Ottaviano, Thomas Sampson and John Van Reene
How is Covid-19 affecting businesses in the UK?
No full textReal-time survey data shows that 50% of companies had a lower volume of business in April, and the situation is expected to get worse over the next three months, write Swati Dhingra and Josh De Lyo
The ‘leave’ campaigns are ignoring the last 40 years of economic data
No full textOne of the key debates in the context of the UK’s EU referendum is whether a Brexit would help or hinder the British economy. Swati Dhingra argues that while both sides of the referendum campaign have a tendency to exaggerate figures, the last 40 years of data demonstrate clear economic benefits from the UK’s EU membership
Demonetisation is not the way to tackle corruption
No full textDrawing on India’s previous experiences of demonetisation and contemporary data, Swati Dhingra and Amartya Menon argue the benefits seem few and far between. They write that if the government is serious about tackling corruption, it should prioritise taxing the super-rich and changing the tax system to minimise arbitrary action by corrupt tax officials
The Brexit vote has caused a significant rise in prices, especially food
Full text linkSince the referendum, UK inflation has risen faster than that of the Eurozone. Price rises have varied across sectors, but Josh De Lyon, Swati Dhingra, and Stephen Machin (LSE's Centre for Economic Performance) show that the rise in the growth rate of food prices has been particularly pronounced. As a result, real wage growth in the UK has again turned negative. The pattern ..
The Brexit vote has caused a significant rise in UK prices, especially food
Full text linkSince Britain's EU referendum, UK inflation has risen faster than that of the Eurozone. Price rises have varied across sectors, but as Josh De Lyon, Swati Dhingra, and Stephen Machin show, the rise in the growth rate of food prices has been particularly pronounced. As a result, real wage growth in the UK has again turned negative
A ‘lost generation’ of young Indian workers urgently needs job opportunities
No full textA year after the pandemic hit India, urban individuals are facing work without pay and long spells of unemployment. Swati Dhingra and Fjolla Kondirolli (LSE) say a national-level commitment to provide job opportunities is needed prevent a lost generation of young workers
What kind of relationship with the EU is best for the UK economy post-Brexit?
Full text linkThe UK has voted to leave the EU, but not in favour of any specific alternative to EU membership. This poses a challenge for UK policy makers and the new Prime Minister. What should the UK’s relations with the EU be, following Brexit? The UK should join the EEA and remain part of the single market, write Swati Dhingra and Thomas Sampson
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