Posts by Michael Taft
Michael Taft @notesonthefront
Michael Taft is an economic analyst and trade unionist. He is author of the Notes of the Front blog and a member of the TASC Economists’ Network.
Where will the jobs come from?
Michael Taft 17/11/2009
Michael Taft: Such is the focus of the debate on deficits, borrowing and related fiscal issues, we are in danger of consigning the issues of recovery …
The Procrustean bed of statistics
Michael Taft 12/11/2009
Michael Taft: In Greek mythology the rogue Procrustes had an iron bed in which guests were invited to rest on. He would then hold them down and, if …
The future just got worse
Michael Taft 12/11/2009
Michael Taft: The EU Commission has announced that Ireland will get an extension to the target date for return to Maastricht compliance. Instead of …
Ignorance is not strength
Michael Taft 01/11/2009
Michael Taft: I would say this debate is turning for the worse, but that would be incorrect. You need to have two sides in a debate. All we get is an …
Lost in the forest
Michael Taft 26/10/2009
Michael Taft: Some people can’t see the forest for the trees. And some people can’t see either the forest or the trees. They just can’t see. …
The battle at Boots
Michael Taft 23/10/2009
Michael Taft: Sometimes, something happens that takes your breath away. The chain store Boots is engaged in a deplorable assault on their …
IMF tanks in the square
Michael Taft 18/10/2009
Michael Taft: In the end-of-year round-ups, a number of Ministers will win prizes for the most absurd comments on the economy. Minister Mary …
Deficit rising
Michael Taft 13/10/2009
Michael Taft: Over the next few days there will be considerable analysis of the ESRI’s current quarterly review (password required). I’d like to …
Deconstructing public sector pay cuts
Michael Taft, An tSaoi 05/10/2009
An Saoi and Michael Taft: There is a fundamental misconception about the fiscal impact of public expenditure cuts. It is assumed that a reduction in …
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