According to Geraint Johnes, a key element of Gary Becker's argument for capital punishment undermines much of economics as we know it.

Purpose: A quarterly series of gig economy activity in the regions of the UK is constructed. Patterns of regional linkages are identified and the implications of spatial patterns for policymakers, businesses, workers and institutions are highlighted. Design/methodology/approach: The Labour...

Discusses the current system of higher education funding in the UK, and proposals for its reform. Possible reforms include methods whereby the direct burden of paying for tuition is shifted from government and towards students, which raises the question of how much of the total burden should be...

By the end of 1992 many of the barriers which still hinder trade between the European states will have gone. This article surveys recent developments in the European Community and economic adjustments in response to integration; summarising the other articles in this issue, which consider...

Updates the Layard and Nickell union mark‐up variable to provide annual estimates up to 1991. Explains changes over time in this variable by reference to, amongst other things, legislative changes. Also provides regional estimates of the Layard and Nickell mismatch index.