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As executives head for the beach they could do worse than recall Poohs advice to the manager: "He delegates work/To those that he trusts/Objectives and organising/Are some of his musts". But they could also do better. FT, 10.8.04	An innumerate mistake haunting the government (Financial Times 23 April 2008) Do not tinker with the tax system for short-term political advantage. Tax is always more complicated than you think and the results come back to haunt you. Lennon was right about music and the man (Financial Times 16 April 2008) The notion that extending intellectual property rights in the music industry would provide pensions for ageing and impoverished crooners is an engaging fantasy. Sovereign wealth is a force for stability (Financial Times 27 February 2008) The political consequences of international trade are different from the political consequences of international investment. Yet the willingness of business to transcend political divisions in pursuit of commercial advantage is basically a force for peace. Not the time to emphasise Scotland’s fealty (Financial Times 20 February 2008) Scottish banknotes are not legal tender in England – or in Scotland. What matters is not what is legal tender, but what others will accept. Climate change: the (Groucho) Marxist approach (Financial Times 28 November 2007) The balance between present and future will be determined not by moral philosophy or economic models but by the decisions of ordinary savers, investors and voters. Read more articles from 'Political Economy' ... ^ back to top
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