Peter Barlow

PhD on education in educational inequalities, Interested in education, neighbourhoods and labour market outcomes. Big fan of politics and economics news.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@dcsandbrook @TheRestHistory @simon_schama Can I just say that this was absolutely wonderful. I really enjoyed it. You both did credit to the works of historians. Interesting, insightful and contemplative. Thanks again.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@thetimes Excellent casting. Succession couldn't be better preparation actually. Portraying Smiley is so layered. I look forward to watching

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@GhostOfCorkey @anandMenon1 I mean that graph (not saying I agree with it) would technically show that those people would grow the economy. Increased fiscal expenditure means more growth you know. Literally 1st year economics this stuff

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@GhostOfCorkey @anandMenon1 Because if you look at any projection of GDP, it obviously gets assisted by increases in the population (labour) even indirectly through dependents. We had a big increase in population, so we grew faster but don't divide by population because they don't count really.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@jasonomahony @rtenews @VirginMediaNews In England or the UK, all of these would have been portrayed in BBC dramas. In fact, probably the best portrayal of the GFA negotiations is in Mo from the British perspective. But, I think we have an aversion to dramatic portrayals of our politics. It's a real shame.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@jasonomahony @rtenews @VirginMediaNews That defeats the visceral realism. it could be a great drama. I think that Ireland has plenty of opportunities for portrayals of its politics. Updated series on the treaty negotiations, film on the 1932 election, the treatment of TB, dramatic portrayal of the GFA.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@OliverKamm Carter was a very good president in terms of policy. He ran a balanced budget, advanced human rights in American foreign policy. Way ahead of the game on energy and environment policy and passed major deregulation. Not to mention presiding over a needed shift in monetary policy.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

Oh how I wish he were president now. Increasingly feels like we are navigating a precarious and risky path while the driver has decided to shut his eyes and start with the "no hands" thingy to impress his friends in the front seat.

[Jason Goldman @goldman]

Politico yesterday “Democratic advisers are warning their candidates not to go too hard at AI”

Obama: “I would encourage voters to pay attention to this. If somebody does not have a serious plan for how to deal with [AI risks], then they’re not meeting the moment, and you should probably look for somebody else.”

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@mobfecit @VirginMediaNews Most countries declined. Ireland by less than most. The English system has had significant reforms in recent years designed specifically to increase PISA scores. Not a great report for Ireland but still rather be Ireland than England for the moment

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@danobrien20 @OECD Worth saying, there's been a consistent international decline. That could possibly be associated with some of the effects of COVID (increased absenteeism etc.). Ireland has done very well in PISA to this point so decline worrying but certainly not major alarm

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@afneil I think it is worth commenting on this as a problem for the West generally. US debt is extraordinary and debts of European nations are historically high too. I worry about the lack of fiscal levers to pull in the case of a downturn.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@Pragmaticus96 @RichardHanania Increases in tech productivity have been a marginal help for the US. But, it's been marginal. The biggest advantage of the US in growth has been in healthcare. Given health is so much better in Europe, is all the extra investment actually reflecting improved outcomes?

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@ScratchyWalesUK @AllisonPearson Fair enough, regardless, the mapping data, the biological lineage data and all other information speak for themselves. The lab leak theory is so improbable now as to render it moot.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@NetZeroWatch Sweden is already 100 per cent renewable. So this just means that this wind project wasn't as cheap as other renewable projects.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@OliverKamm I like the list. MacMillan being so high is interesting. I'd put Brown ahead of him. The role he played during the financial crisis looks more and more phenomenal looking back. Maybe the last time the UK is a leader in global policy.

[Peter Barlow @Barlowpeter95]

@ProfBillMcGuire I agree it's a stupid idea and I hope the park or MS will block it. Though, tbf, I think it's important to point out this would be state rather than market failure. The last 2 years have shown that capitalism is on Net Zero's side. Regulations and legacy industry is slowing it up