Latest articles by Stuart Watkins
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Do we need central banks, or is it time to privatise money?
Analysis Free banking is one alternative to central banks, but would switching to a radical new system be worth the risk?
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Ukraine invades Russia – what are the political implications?
Ukraine's surprise invasion into Kursk could change the course of the war politically
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Indonesia’s new $30 billion capital city is hit by 'delays'
What is causing the delays in Indonesia’s new capital city and when will it be complete?
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Charlie Mullins: Britain’s richest plumber launches a new venture
Plumbing tycoon and businessman Charlie Mullins aims to become the "Harrods of the handyman world".
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Why you should give thanks for capitalism
Capitalism puts the food on the table. Be grateful and don’t expect more than it can give, says Stuart Watkins.
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Book review: Effective Governance – Dan Greenwood
MoneyWeek Culture How to plan for collective goals when the market knows best? Dan Greenwood's book, Effective Governance, shows the way.
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Modern capitalism and the rise of the bullshit* job
Features Modern capitalism was supposed to deliver productivity gains, efficiency and unimagined wealth for all. So why are so many of us labouring away at pointless work?
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Nudge theory – how does it hold up, 15 years later?
Nudge theory, the revolutionary theory of how governments can get you to change your behavior for your own good, is now 15 years old. How does it stand up?
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Will higher trade-union power cause a wage-price spiral?
Briefings Inflation is hotting up, leading workers to demand wage rises to compensate. Union membership is on the rise again. Will this spark a wage-price spiral? Stuart Watkins reports.
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UBI which was once unthinkable is being rolled out around the world. What's going on?
Cover Story Universal basic income, the idea that everyone should be paid a liveable income by the state, no strings attached, was once for the birds. Now it seems it’s on the brink of being rolled out, says Stuart Watkins.
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Want to quit your job and live an egalitarian life off the land? Things aren't quite that simple
Analysis The idea of adopting a simpler lifestyle free from social hierarchies, economic inequalities and tiresome modern work appeals to many romantics – but there are some practical considerations, says Stuart Watkins
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How to invest as we move to a hydrogen economy
Cover Story The government has started to roll out its plans for switching us over from fossil fuels to hydrogen and renewable energy. Should investors buy in? Stuart Watkins reports.
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In praise of capitalism, the noble path that leads to profits
Opinion Contrary to modern myth, profits are not always a result of greed, but a signal of virtue. Stuart Watkins reports.
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How to invest in lab-grown meat – the future of food production
Opinion With lab-grown meat, steak is back on the menu for greens and animal lovers – but at what cost? Stuart Watkins reports
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“Superforecasting”: can you profit from predicting the future?
Opinion Some people, it seems, really are better at seeing what lies ahead than others. But would their crystal ball be of any help to investors? Stuart Watkins reports
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Are we living in a new era of political sleaze?
Opinion Cosy relations between politicians and corporations are back in the news. Just how bad is the problem? Stuart Watkins reports.
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The Great Reset: a fresh start or yet another assault on freedom?
Opinion The World Economic Forum’s latest big idea is being trumpeted as a new beginning for the global economy. Yet in truth there is nothing new about it – and nothing appealing either. Stuart Watkins explains
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Invest in water and provide a buffer against future pandemics
Opinion Global water shortages have long hampered growth and development, and climate change has exacerbated the problem. Will the coronavirus pandemic be a turning point? Stuart Watkins reports.
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Political hot air lifts hydrogen stocks: here's how to profit
Features Boris Johnson is committed to a green revolution. Hydrogen, long touted as the obvious answer to our energy woes, will have to be at least a part of that vision. Stuart Watkins reports.
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What’s worse: monopoly power or government intervention?
Cover Story Politicians of all stripes increasingly agree with Karl Marx on one point – that monopolies are an inevitable consequence of free-market capitalism, and must be broken up. Are they right? Stuart Watkins isn’t so sure.
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Could a universal basic income save the world?
Analysis Long touted as a simple solution to the complex problems that arise in capitalist societies, universal basic income is having another moment in the spotlight thanks to the coronavirus. Could it work? Stuart Watkins reports.
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MMT: the magic money tree bears fruit
Cover Story “Modern Monetary Theory” is becoming modern monetary practice. But how far will policymakers go in this radical experiment, and at what cost? Stuart Watkins reports.
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MMT: what is modern monetary theory and will it work?
Analysis “Modern monetary theory” – or MMT – is all the rage among progressive thinkers, especially in the United States. What is it? And does it stand up to scrutiny? Stuart Watkins reports.
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How to profit as the world goes vegan
Cover Story Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular and even the fast-food giants are looking to cash in. It looks like veganism might be more than a passing fad. Stuart Watkins reports.
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