David Kingman ponders whether we can ever claim to know what future generations will want, using the Alaskan mining industry as an example
Detroit’s bankruptcy shows the danger of unfunded pension liabilities
What lessons could Detroit’s municipal bankruptcy, the largest ever in US history, hold for British policy-makers? David Kingman reflects…
Why are long-term liabilities so poorly understood?
David Kingman asks why so many people don’t seem to fully understand what liabilities are and why we should be concerned about them
July brings more bad news about pensions
Several worrying pieces of news about pensions appeared during July. David Kingman reports
New research investigates who is acting as landlords for “Generation Rent”
David Kingman explores some new research which profiles landlords in Britain’s increasing influential private rented housing sector
Britain needs more tax revenue – but who will pay?
David Kingman reflects on a recent BBC radio programme which investigated which taxes are likely to rise after the next general election
Is Britain investing enough to provide growth for future generations?
David Kingman examines how a lack of investment for the future could be undermining Britain’s economy
Could young peoples’ health be a casualty of the recession?
David Kingman examines some evidence linking youth unemployment to poor health
Is intergenerational justice a “zero-sum game”?
David Kingman reflects on the accusation that intergenerational justice is just a case of young versus old
Can we reduce the national debt without getting control of spending on pensioners?
Following the recent spending review, David Kingman asks whether we can ever make a serious dent in the national debt if we don’t get on top of pensioner benefits