Daily Archives: May 4, 2007

Paternalism on a slippery slope?

Posted on May 4, 2007 by william

One of the common complaints against the idea of ‘libertarian paternalism’ – the idea that the state, or indeed the market should help us overcome our biases – is that it’s a slippery slope. Mandate that fruit be served before … Continue reading →

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Kate Moss – development economist

Posted on May 4, 2007 by william

Personally I can’t understand the excitement of cut price ladies’ clothes range, ghost-designed and modelled by a truculent Croydon superstar whose wealth appears predicated on the ability to look OK and walk, and turn. I’m even more confused by the … Continue reading →

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