Cranfield On: Business Economics and Finance
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By David Parker | 16/04/2012
Emeritus Professor David Parker looks at the future of privatisation in the United Kingdom. He has recently completed the second volume of the Official History of Privatisation having been appointed by former Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2004 as part of the programme of Official Histories managed by the Cabinet Office.
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By Joe Nellis | 09/01/2012
Global trends are likely to have a substantial effect on businesses in the long-term. What are these trends and what action should managers take in response? Why it is important to tackle such issues now and not leave the future to take care of itself.
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By Ruth Bender | 04/07/2011
Ruth Bender discusses the proposal to give shares in the RBS and Lloyds bank to the British people. She concludes it is a bad idea on many counts.
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By Séan Rickard | 13/06/2011
The demand for food is outstripping the world’s ability to supply food and because of that trend, world food prices are rising. Sean Rickard argues that to meet the world’s demands for food, we will need a new green revolution involving larger scale, industrialised farming and the application of science. How will people react? What are the consequences? These are some questions this interview confronts.
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By Joe Nellis | 06/06/2011
Professor Joe Nellis considers that the UK economy is not too good, and not too bad. He concludes that the UK economy is facing the danger of a lost decade, with sluggish growth and inflationary pressures which will distance the UK from the core of Europe. There will be a real challenge in achieving the growth needed to create the tax revenues and income growth to raise living standards. Don’t expect too much, but at the same time don’t talk ourselves into a depression is his message.
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By Joe Nellis | 28/03/2011
The UK March 2011 budget was labelled a budget for growth. Professor Joe Nellis analyses the degree to which this is so. The implications of the forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility are discussed, together with the fuel duty cuts, the oil company windfall tax, the cut in corporation tax and support for first time buyers.
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By Sunil Poshakwale | 21/03/2011
Emerging economies are outpacing the west, even during a worldwide economic downturn. An accelerating shift towards developing countries means mature economies must look to emerging economies.
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By John Glen | 14/03/2011
We are all aware that big money accrues - and is spent - by the top football clubs. John Glen discusses the findings of a report on where the money comes from for the top performers.
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By Ruth Bender | 07/03/2011
Bankers bonuses have been a subject of heated debate. Ruth Bender succinctly lays out the arguments for and against.
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By Séan Rickard | 01/03/2011
Sean Rickard sees significant changes ahead in Englands universities, following the major revision of the student fee structure. Will there be a rise in the student as active consumer and a change in emphasis towards teaching?
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