Hidden gems from the world of research
Hidden gems from the world of research and academia
Bankers’ bonuses are taxed fairly, so why aren’t those of their private equity counterparts?
Torsten BellSo-called incentive fees are treated as capital gains, but they’re bonuses in disguise and Labour plans to close that loophole
Why some inheritance regimes are more unequal than others
Torsten BellWealth matters, but its effects on long-term growth can be surprisingly complicated, new research finds
Baby boomers are much more worried about the NHS than their pensions, Mr Sunak
Torsten BellThe Conservatives are trying to bribe them without asking what they actually want
Cheer up, Tory MPs. Quitting a job turns out to be a good thing for your wellbeing
Torsten BellStaying put offers few benefits, research finds, while letting go of unachievable aims, such as being prime minister, feels good
US voters are increasingly polarised over politics, but Brits are far less stubborn
Torsten BellPundits say rising negative feelings to other parties threatens democracy. Apart from in America, new research tells a different story
Brexit Britain may export lots of services, but selling things it makes is harder
Torsten BellTrade data is a long neglected subject, but it’s never been more important
Spending cuts are often false economies that end up costing society dearly
Torsten BellNew research has found that every pound saved in closing police stations costs the rest of us £3
It’s immoral to push children into poverty, but that’s what the benefits cap does
Torsten BellClaimants were supposed to be deterred from having more children, but the policy has made families poorer, not smaller
When royals marry among themselves, it brings an unexpected peace dividend
Torsten BellThe more monarchies across Europe were intertwined, the fewer wars there were
We don’t do our best work just before lunch, and it’s not much better afterwards
Torsten BellStagnating productivity might be blamed either on distracting hunger pangs or post-prandial doziness
Making people better, not demonising them, will solve Britain’s sickness problem
Torsten BellRightwingers would rather accuse the ill than admit the real issues with the NHS and the benefits system
Austerity doesn’t just damage public services, it destroys faith in the future
Torsten BellBritain can’t afford the tax cuts announced in the budget
Spring budget: how Jeremy Hunt’s tax freeze is leaving pensioners out in the cold
Torsten BellThe chancellor’s choices mark a shift in Conservative policy. For once, older people are not given priority
Consumer debt in the UK is down 10%. The bad news? Utility bill arrears are up
Torsten BellBritons have been borrowing less since Covid, but people on lower incomes are falling behind on the rent
Sorry, Suella Braverman, your bleak picture of a ‘ghettoised’ Britain doesn’t stack up
Torsten BellAttempt to stir up US-style culture wars at odds with census figures, which show UK is less segregated and more diverse
Want to come up with a winning election ad campaign? Go with the evidence, not your gut
Torsten BellNew research reveals different political ads work in different times and different places
How the working from home boom has left slim pickings for burglars
Torsten BellThe change in the way we do our jobs since the pandemic accounts for half of the 30% drop in break-ins since 2019
The sting of losing an election hurts worse when it comes as a big surprise
Torsten BellWe’ll find out this year if new research is borne out by reality when Britain and America go to the polls
Healthy competition is good for keeping wages up, as well as prices down
Torsten BellThe spotlight is rightly falling on the power of businesses with few competitors to exploit employees
Healthy politics needs activists – just don’t mention the door-knocking on your CV
Torsten BellYour local party may be in desperate need of your canvassing skills but employers are likely to look askance, research finds
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