Trickle-down economics

Trickle-down economics” and “trickle-down theory,” is a term used in political rhetoricto classify economic policies perceived to benefit the wealthy and then “trickle-down” to the middle and lower classes. The theory states that if the top income earners invest more into the business infrastructure and equity markets, it will in turn lead to more goods [...]

Closure of a residential detox unit based in Leith

I received this as a comment today and have decided to post it in full as it touches on many themes this blog tries to cover. Most especially it points up the disregard with which those who hold the purse strings treat voluntary organisations. Their cost effectiveness and success are mainly ignored as that success [...]

Ethnic Media Event Rip off

I just received an e-mail asking if I would like to attend a Guardian media event. This event is headlined Ethnic Media Summit and I quote “ this one-day summit will examine the challenges facing the media industry as it struggles to engage with ethnic minority groups in the digital age”.

There is of course [...]