We are living in the age of asymmetry
Power flows less from size or wealth than from the ability to convert imbalance into leverage
Power flows less from size or wealth than from the ability to convert imbalance into leverage

Sometimes we forget to acknowledge our multiple identities

But it relies on a host of rosy assumptions going in investors’ favour

We are living in a ‘barbell’ world where international threat meets technological opportunity

To decide whether official statistics are useful, look at what happens when they disappear

Political pressure in response to public anxiety will demand policy responses

Regional disparities in health, wealth and education are a blight on our economy and society