Seán KeyesHow Brexit endsThere are three types of Brexit, and each has its pros and cons. Which do you prefer?Mar 21, 2019Mar 21, 2019
Seán KeyesThe old Gods are deadInvesting is a half-discovered science. Its a bit like navigating across the ocean in the year 1700.Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Seán KeyesThe case for replacing Mervyn King with a robotWhat if the recession wasn’t real? What if the UK economy could return to its former growth path quickly and almost without any cost? And…Feb 6, 20191Feb 6, 20191
Seán KeyesThe forgotten depression of 1921The 1920–21 depression in the United States was as sharp as it was short. In just three years, production shrunk by a third before…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Seán KeyesHow Britain’s cultural revolution transformed the worldFor the ordinary person, life didn’t change a jot from pre-history to around 1800.Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Seán KeyesAn independent Scotland must abandon the poundAlex Salmond wants out of the UK. He wants a sovereign Scotland, independent of London for the first time since 1707 — and he might have…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Seán KeyesWhen capital cities turn into parasitesCities have taken over. They are “humanity’s greatest invention”, according to Harvard University economics professor Ed Glaeser. In his…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Seán KeyesJohn Law: the gambler who broke FranceIn 1720, John Law was lucky to escape Paris with his life. His investment scheme had made him one of the richest men in France. But it…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Seán KeyesHow single cities grow to dominate global financeSome of the greatest cities in history have also served as the great global financial capitals: Florence, Amsterdam, London, New York.Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Seán KeyesFor a stable financial system: set banks freeFree banking offers a radical take on banking: banks should be treated like any other business. Free banks would be free to print their…Feb 6, 20191Feb 6, 20191