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The Politics of Optimism
Policy ExchangeTraditional thinking aligns economic growth with happiness. Conclusion: we’re in for a long dose of unhappiness. But the outlook for Britain need not be depressing. If governments, organisations and individuals responded with a new way of thinking, it would boost happiness and well-being.
A Potential Political Revolution: Academic analysis of the Alternative Vote
Dr Michael Pinto-DuschinskyThis new research note surveys existing work on the subject to show that the Alternative Vote system would create far more problems than it has a hope of solving.
The Alternative Vote – the system no-one wants
Robert McIlveen and Natalie EvansThis report tests the Alternative Vote in six key areas: proportionality; safe seats; decisive results; wasted votes; tactical voting and MPs being elected on less than 50% of the vote and finds that in only one (the latter) does it constitute an improvement over First Past the Post.
Latest Government & Politics Blogs
The real questions behind Vice Chancellors’ pay
Rebecca Lowe Coulson — Policy Exchange’s State and Society Research Fellow — reflects on the way in which the escalating rate of VC pay seems neatly emblematic of the pressing questions the Higher Education sector is facing. Policy Exchange is currently undertaking work on this topic, with a report due out in the autumn to coincide with the start of the new academic year.
The mechanics of the DUP deal
Dr Graham Gudgin – Policy Exchange’s Chief Economic Adviser, former Director of the Northern Ireland Economic Research Centre, and Special Advisor to the Northern Ireland First Minister from 1998-2002 – examines the deal signed this week between the Conservative Government and the DUP, and argues that Scottish nationalist criticism of extra spending in Northern Ireland is hypocritical and misplaced.
“Jeremy’s Marvellous Medicine” – the accidental Third Way in Labour’s manifesto
John Blake — Policy Exchange’s Head of Education and Social Reform, a self-proclaimed Corbynsceptic – considers the remarkable success of Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 general election, exploring the ingredients which made up Jeremy’s “marvellous medicine”.
Latest Government & Politics News
Brexit Vote Showed How a Referendum Can Reflect a Nation’s True Feelings
Richard EkinsRead Article Referendums are not generally a good idea. The electorate is not well placed to rule directly. In general, self-government should be by way of representative institutions. Still, there are times when it is reasonable for the legislature to put some...
Judges must keep out of political minefields
Policy ExchangePhilip Johnston, writes for The Daily Telegraph on judges making political decisions and the work of Policy Exchange’s Judicial Power Project.
Speaker Bercow: Corbyn will need to stick with new PMQs tone for months
Web AdministratorThe Spectator’s Isabel Hardman covers Policy Exchange’s event with John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons. The Speaker set out his thoughts on how PMQs could be improved (beyond better behaviour from MPs), including a longer session and a mix of open and substantive questions from MPs.
Latest Government & Politics Events
Conservative Conference 2015 | Brains before brawn: Should cities have to be smart before they are given more powers?
With Lord Holmes of Richmond; Russell Howarth, Nominet; Jonn Elledge, CityMetric; Gavin Starks, Open Data Institute; and Eddie Copeland, Policy Exchange.
Labour Conference 2015 | Me.gov: Just how smart do we want government to be with our personal data?
With Chi Onwurah MP; Hetan Shah, Royal Statistical Society; Emma Carr, Big Brother Watch; Martin Tisné, Omidyar Network; Eddie Copeland, Policy Exchange.
Labour Conference 2015 | Metro economies: How can cities exploit devolution to boost growth?
With Ivan Lewis MP; Kru Desai, KPMG; Simon Parker, New Local Government Network; Professor Tony Travers, LSE; and Steve Hughes, Policy Exchange.
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