What William Davies thinks about government

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English political economist and sociological theorist; professor of political economy at Goldsmiths, University of London; author of The Happiness Industry and Nervous States.

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1 dated position, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what William Davies has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 26 Oct 2026

   Our readingThe idea that Britain is stagnant because of over-government has become an elite post-Covid orthodoxy, not only among conservatives.

   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.

   ↗Why is there not more libertarianism?willd10.substack.com 1st of 3 in this piece