ITQs Work – Again

In August, Denmark published an evaluation of the impact of the reforms it has introduced in fisheries following ITQs. History to ITQs in Denmark ITQs were introduced in Denmark in January 2003 to mackerel and other industrial fisheries. This was later extended to the demersal fleet in January 2007. The quotas were granted on a … Read more

Welcome to Belgium – A Tax Paradise

Belgium is a remarkable country. 1960s Socialists Live Here The Socialist Parties (French and Dutch speaking versions) really are genuine socialists. The Flemish Socialists being less so than their Walloon sister party. But, as a British Labour Party member, they seem to be re-reading Eric Heffer’s speeches Twinning with North Korea That Wallonia seems to … Read more

The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve jobs

I switched to my mac book  about 10 years ago. I’ve never looked back, they work, the  blue screen of death which killed off the thesis just before you due to submit don’t appear, and are simple to use.  14 Beautiful Lessons to Create Excellence Walter Isaacson in HBO April 2012 edition provides a useful … Read more

A New Labour “Fair and Just” Tax Code

It is a wonderful summer day in Brussels. The  sun is out, streets deserted, and all is well.  The Belgium Model – Feed the Rich, Kill the Middle Class Ah, but there still is income tax is still kicking in at around 50%. The government is still bailing out their friends at Dexia, a crony … Read more