It's not a bad argument but taxing motoring does tick three boxes in terms of the economics: is a Pigou tax for road wear, congestion, noise pollution, and emissions; isn't as distortive as other tax… (View Post)

Highly likely to be implemented then ;) (View Post)

I agree - there's definitely a need for it but I think the optimal amount isn't as much as people think. E.g. every morning outside my local primary school there are 3 cars and a van parked on the zi… (View Post)

But why would the parents need to walk them in the first place? I think the underlying reason is that children don't walk and play alone in their neighbourhoods at all any more - it's not just walkin… (View Post)

The demand was insane. £300 per phone? That's why it's exploded as an issue and neutralising that is by far the most important thing to do. I don't think you'll achieve much arresting the actual peop… (View Post)