Regulation by Rules or Regulation by Values
There are three ways of regulating behaviour - and of the three, regulation by values is much under-rated.
How real is the New Economy? A debate between John Kay and Diane Coyle
With a sense of historical perspective that is submerged by today's e-babble, we can see that some of these dreams will have to become reality simply to ensure that the pace of change over the next century is as rapid as the pace of change has been over the last two centuries.
Dose of retail therapy
“Rip-Off Britain” has turned into a damp squib. Economists are unlikely to be surprised.
Swiss in time with technology
If you really want to find the New Economy - and the underestimation of productivity gains - look no further than Switzerland.
A heavyweight metal
Steel production receives a disproportionate amount of attention from politicians and the media. This obsession is deep rooted and illogical.
Bars now offer drinks all round
The Beer Orders proposed greater competition in the brewing industry. The results surprised them, but competition sometimes benefits customers in unexpected ways.
Omens brightening in India and China
A brief history of business in the 21st Century
Forthcoming book – a summary
A flavour of John's forthcoming book, 'The Truth About Markets'.
ECONOMIC RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET
Here are a few resources related to some of the topics John's talks about.
There are many more and if you have a suggestion, feel free ...
The star that stayed at the top of the tree
Step forward, corporate personality of the century.