I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
If you don’t get the right property rights system in place, the chances of getting things working properly are slight. There are still lots of places in the world where the ownership of property rights is difficult, dependent on the will of a friend in Government, or just impossible. The Letters section from the Economist … Read more
In 1997, I found myself getting the first Europe wide directive on Particulate Matter pollution onto Europe’s law books. I was young, progressive, and eager to get a piece of legislation adopted under the nearly elected Blair Labour government. There I learned that if any side funds scientific research that is going to be used … Read more
I am surprised at how a lot of people like to fool themselves. It seems to afflict the male of the species more than the female. 1 in 8 men delude themselves and think they could take a point off Serena Williams. It’s a mental trait that pervades lobbying. A surprisingly large number … Read more
The windows of opportunity to influence policymaking and political decisions are always short. You take them or lose them. You never know when it is going to be open. This year is a busy year. The window of opportunity opens up quickly and slams shut even faster. You’ll be asked by new MEPs and Commissioners for … Read more