The case for a liberal precautionary principle

The EU’s travails over vaccine supply have revitalised calls in some free-market circles for the scrapping of the precautionary principle (PP).  This is the …

COVID vs the environment: the Kuznets Curve in action?

The COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying lockdowns reduced global CO2 emissions by 7 percent last year. Some environmentalists, such as the University College London …

Market Monetarism in the EU: The Case for Nominal GDP Targeting

Monetary policy could become a problem for the Eurozone as we recover from the pandemic. Given the huge increases in the volatility of money, …

Vaccine Passports are the way to go for the EU

Vaccine passports are all the rage right now in the EU. One of the largest consequences of the pandemic has been significant restrictions to …

The EU’s unwarranted attack on big tech

Amidst a global populist attack on “Big Tech”, the European Union has not just failed to resist, but has embraced unwarranted attacks on some …

Lessons from vaccination strategies: the EU needs a dose of pragmatism

While the EU has been criticised for its lack of preparation, guidance, and strong unified response amidst the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the arrival of vaccines …