In the story of Britain's post-war economic 'slippage', the British motor industry plays a special role. The downfall was so complete and expensive that commentators have vied with each other in condemning every aspect of management responsible for the industry. Rather than reiterating the fact...

Public spending devolution in practice is widely seen as more appropriate for addressing varied political aspirations within state boundaries than is tax devolution. A drawback is that devolved public spending may be subject to irresistible upward pressure, as illustrated by 'formula drift' of...