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Their wordsthe idea that societies such as Britain have become economically stagnant due to over-government is as close to an elite post-Covid orthodoxy as exists, and not only amongst conservatives.
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‘Chainsaw’ economics as tried by Truss, Musk and Milei did damage without achieving its goals.
Their wordsLiz Truss, Elon Musk and Millei all pursued experiments in ‘chainsaw’ economics, doing diverse varieties of damage to lives and livelihoods, but without achieving their actual goals.
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Supply-side reform is popular only until it comes for people’s own green fields or pensions.
Their wordseveryone is in favour of supply-side reform until it comes for their local green-field space or pension.
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