David Blanchflower
David Blanchflower is Bruce V Rauner Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, professor at the University of Stirling and a former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. He is the Economics Editor of the New Statesman.
Articles by David Blanchflower
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Economy
The destruction of animal spirits
- 01 December 2011
- 8 comments
George Osborne's plan to galvanise the economy through austerity has failed, as the Keynesians predicted it would. Can he change course before it's too late? Or are we already in the death spiral of another recession?
Economy
Only the bazooka approach can save the jobless young
- 25 November 2011
- 17 comments
Chris Grayling’s attempt to blame our worsening unemployment problem on the eurozone crisis masks the obvious cause . . . and the tragedy of out-of-control joblessness among young people in Britain.
Economy
Six reasons why Cameron is wrong on the economy
- 22 November 2011
- 99 comments
It is increasingly clear that the PM is out of his depth and out of touch. This is "nothing for nothing economics".
Economy
Something happened at the end of August to terrify policymakers
- 18 November 2011
- 39 comments
Austerity in the UK is pushing us back into recession, as it is in the eurozone.
Economy
The growth-deniers' game is up. Just look at the numbers.
- 11 November 2011
- 59 comments
Contrary to the coalition government's spin, the economy was recovering nicely under the last Labour government.
Economy
It may be too late to save the UK economy from recession
- 09 November 2011
- 29 comments
Today has seen a flood of bad economic news. The Autumn Statement may be too little, too late.
Economy
The writing is on the wall
- 04 November 2011
- 32 comments
The silence from the Tories' pals in business as the economy fails to hit George Osborne's targets speaks volumes. Is anyone in there listening?
Growth must be the focus as the world economy slows
- 02 November 2011
- 41 comments
Andrew Sentance has a list of questions for Mervyn King. Here are my answers.
Economy
Quack cures won’t stop the angry young taking to the streets
- 22 October 2011
- 30 comments
Our youngsters deserve better than the warm words of Osborne’s ideologues, intent on austerity.
