Christine Berry

Christine Berry is a researcher at New Economics Foundation's Centre for Well-being. Her current research focusses on new measures of progress and how they can be moved into the political and policyma

Yes, neoliberalism is a thing. Don't let economists tell you otherwise

“The really fascinating battles in intellectual history tend to occur when some group or movement goes on the offensive and asserts that Something Big really doesn’t actually exist.” So

By Christine Berry

/ 17 May 2018

The next VW scandal

Buried in the minutes of an obscure new quango is evidence of vast corporate capture of the UK government.

By Christine Berry

/ 13 Oct 2015

What to do about Fortress Treasury and its grip on British politics?

The Treasury is a regressive force holding the strings at the centre of British politics. Shoudl be break up its power, or try to claim it?

By Christine Berry

/ 9 Jun 2014

Well-being is more than a side-show to neoliberal economics

Well-being is not just a luxury for good economic times. Reducing poverty and promoting equality are more important goals than simply increasing the size of the economy. To this end, new data shows that stability is better than growth.

By Christine Berry

/ 23 Apr 2014