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CapX brings you the best writing and thinking on politics, economics, markets, technology and ideas, from our own team in the UK and around the world.
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Acton Institute - 1 Dec 2022. Bringing you the best writing on politics, economics, markets and ideas underpinned by a commitment to make the case for popular capitalism.
Bloated Britain needs a sound public health strategy - CapX
14 hours ago · Some 64% of British adults are now overweight, with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more. This includes around 28% who are obese (with a BMI of 30 or more). This is double the percentage figure in 1990. Maintaining a population this unhealthy is an expensive business. Obesity is estimated to cost the NHS £6.5bn a year – a bill that ...
We need more visionaries like Elon Musk - CapX
3 days ago · From electrifying road transport to colonising Mars, he embodies ambition. His vision statement for the rocket company, SpaceX, is: ‘to make life multi-planetary by establishing a self-sustaining city on Mars’. Last week, he unveiled the long-awaited (and much delayed) Cyber Cab, a futuristic autonomous or ‘Robo’ taxi, with no steering ...
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CapX brings you the best writing on politics, economics, technology and ideas. We’re here to make the case for popular capitalism – for markets, innovation, growth and competition. CapX argues for policies and ideas that will enhance freedom, choice and …
Only nuclear can deliver a cleaner, brighter future - CapX
4 days ago · Nuclear energy provides around 15% of the country’s electricity, but most existing nuclear power stations are scheduled to close by 2030. The only new sites that have been commissioned this side of the century are Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. Hinkley is expected to come online in 2026 and provide around 7% of the UK’s electricity needs.
Introducing the new CapX - CapX
Jan 29, 2015 · Welcome to the new version of CapX, the service dedicated to providing you with the best thinking and writing on politics, economics, markets and ideas from around the world. With capitalism under attack, CapX is a venture underpinned by a strong commitment to markets and limited government. Our team scours news sources, commentary, blogs, academic […]
Capitalism still has the X factor - CapX
Sep 16, 2024 · Whatever some of its detractors say, capitalism isn’t late: it’s early. Here at CapX, we saw the power of ‘X’ long before Elon Musk made it impossible to ignore. X is weird and a bit ugly, but repays a deeper look. X stands for the excitement of the unknown. It hints at vast treasures waiting to be discovered, while promising an ...
Politics Archives - CapX
Oct 1, 2024 · Eliot Wilson - 24 Sep 2024. AMERICA BREXIT CORONAVIRUS CULTURE. ECONOMICS PODCAST POLITICS POLICY. TECH BUSINESS WORLD IDEAS. The CapX Podcast: Boats and votes. Alys Denby - 12 Jan 2024.
The CapX Podcast: In defence of the rich - CapX
May 5, 2023 · The CapX Podcast: In defence of the rich. Here at CapX we love an unfashionable cause – and in a cost of living crisis, few demographics are less popular than those who seem to be struggling less. But we’re also fans of basic economic concepts, and with the tax burden the highest it’s been since the era of state socialism under Attlee ...