Economic prospects for 2018: New Weather and the FT survey

Economic prospects for 2018: New Weather and the FT survey

Each year the Financial Times newspaper investigates the UK’s upcoming economic prospects with a survey of analysts. New Weather took part. For most the projection is ‘gloomy’. But, these are our responses to their questions on everything from growth to Brexit,...
January’s tale: The magician’s house

January’s tale: The magician’s house

The magician’s house, by Jan Dean, a chilly hearth-side story for the world we live in about a promise, begins a new, monthly feature from our project on modern folk tales for troubling times The magician’s house was first published in our collection of tales...
One special day – a cautionary Christmas tale

One special day – a cautionary Christmas tale

One special day – a cautionary Christmas tale by Bill McGuire is a short, seasonal special for our project on modern folk tales for troubling times   Ivy collapsed into the overstuffed armchair and let out an enormous sigh. It was so good to be able to relax after all...
The new reformation: 33 theses for an economics reformation

The new reformation: 33 theses for an economics reformation

Marking the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s challenge to the established church, the New Weather Institute and campaign group Rethinking Economics, with input from a wide range of economists, academics and concerned citizens, challenged the mainstream...