If the Government allowed house prices to fall rather than trying to artificially boost demand, it would go a good deal of the way towards helping first-time buyers and other "worthy" groups. 06 Feb 2011 As if we didn't know it already, last week the Governor of the Bank of England made it crystal clear that living standards are going to fall. 31 Jan 2011 Last week saw yet another horrific inflation figure and further rises are still to come. CPI inflation looks set to push through 4pc. 24 Jan 2011 Mr Li Keqiang, China’s vice-premier, expected to take over as premier in 2012, has now returned home after an apparently successful visit here which included signing some large trade agreements. The UK Government is pleased with itself. Let us hope that its optimism about our trade relations with China proves justified. But I am sceptical. 16 Jan 2011 The world is undergoing an energy and food price shock. At $90 (£58) a barrel, oil prices are now 20pc higher than a year ago. 10 Jan 2011 Roger Bootle on why Germany should lead a 'likely' euro break-up. 05 Jan 2011 Roger Bootle: Sterling's upside risk is worrying for the UK economy in 2011. 04 Jan 2011 Looking ahead at 2011, economist Roger Bootle sees terrible times for households, subdued growth in the economy and plenty of unfinished business. 04 Jan 2011Roger Bootle
Roger Bootle is one of the City's leading economists. In his column he sheds light on how the UK and world economies are performing and the challenges facing the world's policymakers.
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