We explore the economic concepts and theories underpinning celebrity endorsements in the business sphere and applies them to the context of political elections, shedding light on their potential impact on voter behaviour.
National Wealth Fund
The Labour Party’s proposed £7.3 billion National Wealth Fund (NWF) aims to address our chronic underfunding issue by injecting capital into key sectors such as ports, gigafactories, clean steel, carbon capture, and green hydrogen. While this initiative is a commendable step towards revitalising the economy and fostering sustainable growth, it raises critical questions about whether […]
Triple Lock Plus
We critically examine the Conservative Party’s “Triple Lock Plus” policy, which proposes increasing the tax-free personal allowance for pensioners in line with the highest of earnings, inflation, or 2.5%. While the policy aims to provide financial security for retirees, it raises significant concerns about intergenerational equity and long-term economic sustainability. We explore the potential costs, […]
Chart of the Week: Week 15, 2017: UK Voter Sentiment on Key Issues
The chart shows that the Conservative Party enjoys the majority of support across 7 of 9 issues, with Labour support exceeding the Tories’ only on NHS and Housing.
Chart of the Week: Week 3, 2017: US Presidents’ Relative Economic Performance
In this inauguration week, the ERC is looking back at the last six US presidents and the state of US economics during their terms.