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The government is off track with its uneconomic transport policy

Richard Wellings

17 July 2012

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Is electrifying branch lines in Wales a top priority for transport investment? It seems unlikely. But then again the government’s plans to invest £9.4bn in rail infrastructure show...

Service with a smile – the market economy and civic virtue

Philip Booth

24 May 2012

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Michael Sandel is in town at the moment to promote his book How Markets Crowd Out Morals. His article on the subject in the Boston Review is a clever piece that makes some interesting points. But...

The economic case for High Speed 2 remains weak

Kyn Aizlewood

10 January 2012

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In July 2011, the IEA published a study on the government’s plans to develop a high speed rail network in England. High Speed 2 (HS2) extends the UK’s initial foray into high speed...

Infrastructure stimulus will be counterproductive

Richard Wellings

21 December 2011

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As the economic slump persists, calls are growing for an increase in infrastructure spending as a means of boosting growth. Both David Cameron and Nick Clegg have announced plans for the delivery...

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