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Tim Punter, HOD for Economics and Business. Subject advocate for AQA Economics. Experienced examiner for AQA. Member of Mucho Macho with Wiiija records. Liverpool fan, referee, vegan. All views on here are usually borrowed and often wrong
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Austerity is never a good idea

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Amazing hodgepodge of economics there! When we went to Granary Square, we saw a huge international community displaying their work at Central Saint Martins, lots of multi-ethnic children playing in fountains together, street vendors offering a great range of food. Multicultural London at its best.

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

All part of the alt right playbook, as conceived over the years at Mont Pelerin meetings as outlined in the excellent Hayek’s Bastards book

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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! For the 1st ep in our new series about how bad ideas take hold, David talks to economist Mark Blyth about austerity, the cost-cutting idea that refuses to die. Why is it an article of faith that states need purging to stop them getting too greedy? Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com

submitted 10 days ago • 6 comments

Fantastic episode. Mark Blyth is such a great listen, and Austerity is such a great book and a terrible idea!

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

If this is is anywhere near as good as ‘Austerity’, (the book), this should be an essential read

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

Published May 6th 2025. Everything you ever wanted to know about inflation but were far too busy to ask. Go get it now!

submitted 14 days ago • 2 comments

In this extract from Vulture Capitalism @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social on @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social‬ @graceblakeley.substack.com exposes how #AssetManagment firms like #BlackRock control trillions in investments and shape markets, corporations and governments. #LSEFestival

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

"Twenty first century American economics owes a lot more to Ricardo than to Smith. Ricardo uses these stylized, extremely dry, colorless models with almost no human beings. In other words, exactly the kind of thing that people like me do." Paul Krugman - 2025

submitted 9 days ago • 1 comment

Is a shock development… on.ft.com/4n1rVy6 UK private schools lose VAT court challenge

submitted 11 days ago • 3 comments

Yes, more on defence when we have a massive crisis with young people’s mental health.

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

Our short history of Economics is incredibly short given the number of economists out there, however, we like to think of it a little taster menu. On that note, here are some of our favourite books linked to a mainstream history of economics including @duncanweldon.bsky.social's great book. #EconSky

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“Hayek was right to begin his analysis with the question of freedom. The freedom to live as one wants is a big part of what makes us human. But under capitalism this freedom is, as Hayek acknowledged, only available to a small minority.” @graceblakeley.substack.com open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

A poem about David Ricardo (and Marx)! By Gav from @economicsinten.bsky.social A highlight from last Friday 👏🏼

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

Great resource 👍

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This looks like an interested event. A workshop on climate change from @rethinkecon.bsky.social. Check it out... #EconSky #EduSky actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

The great SLY STONE has departed our known world. RIP Sly. So effortlessly brilliant. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENau...

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Latest from me: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... It’s crunch time for Starmer and Reeves: either build social housing or lose the next election

submitted 17 days ago • 14 comments