menu_open Columnists
Alan Shipman

Alan Shipman

The Conversation

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

US defies forecasts of economic slowdown, but its growth isn’t making ordinary people better off

US defies forecasts of economic slowdown, but its growth isn’t making ordinary people better off

Confronted by higher prices for everyday products, US households are spending more in total.

09.06.2026 10

The Conversation

Alan Shipman

What ‘warfare versus welfare’ gets wrong about real‑life economics

The two types of spending can have very different effects on a country’s economy.

16.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Alan Shipman

Worries about the UK economy are justified, but can the government afford to gamble on raising taxes?

Economic risks are everywhere.

16.07.2025 20

The Conversation

Alan Shipman

Why the social pain of welfare reform overshadows any economic gain

The UK economy has bigger problems than welfare payments.

21.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Alan Shipman