Richard
@folkparanoia.bsky.social
Competition Economist in the UK public sector
Could be an effort to not become a target, like people did in Ballymena.
September 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Could be an effort to not become a target, like people did in Ballymena.
There's a Viz joke about this, but you're probably right.
July 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
There's a Viz joke about this, but you're probably right.
It's even worse for non-Americans. The fields for our version of football aren't even a standardised size.
June 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It's even worse for non-Americans. The fields for our version of football aren't even a standardised size.
Very close to reaching zero fossil fuels on the UK electric grid soon. Solar will be coming up fast over the next hour, so we could hit it soon if it stays windy.
May 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Very close to reaching zero fossil fuels on the UK electric grid soon. Solar will be coming up fast over the next hour, so we could hit it soon if it stays windy.
Parolin really rocketed following the white smoke, didn't he? Could be people reasoning from a relatively quick decision to the previous favourite, but alternatively someone could be being naughty.
May 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Parolin really rocketed following the white smoke, didn't he? Could be people reasoning from a relatively quick decision to the previous favourite, but alternatively someone could be being naughty.
This week in #chartcrimes : this FT chart. Logging GDP is often sensible, as is benchmarking it to another country's, but doing both seems misleading - the gaps at the end are actually massive (30% vs 63% vs 80%)
It also has an unusable x-axis, where the year labels refer only to the China series.
It also has an unusable x-axis, where the year labels refer only to the China series.
April 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This week in #chartcrimes : this FT chart. Logging GDP is often sensible, as is benchmarking it to another country's, but doing both seems misleading - the gaps at the end are actually massive (30% vs 63% vs 80%)
It also has an unusable x-axis, where the year labels refer only to the China series.
It also has an unusable x-axis, where the year labels refer only to the China series.
Love how the eclipse today is visible in the national grid data.
March 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Love how the eclipse today is visible in the national grid data.
You may want to read up on China's actual policies towards South America.
February 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
You may want to read up on China's actual policies towards South America.
The vehicle involved can't be ignored, and should be within the scope of any investigation.
The fact it was specifically designed to mount kerbs at speed, for reasons which basically amount to marketing, is difficult to ignore.
The fact it was specifically designed to mount kerbs at speed, for reasons which basically amount to marketing, is difficult to ignore.
January 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The vehicle involved can't be ignored, and should be within the scope of any investigation.
The fact it was specifically designed to mount kerbs at speed, for reasons which basically amount to marketing, is difficult to ignore.
The fact it was specifically designed to mount kerbs at speed, for reasons which basically amount to marketing, is difficult to ignore.
Is it just me, or does it look a bit like the Grand Mosque in Mecca?
January 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Is it just me, or does it look a bit like the Grand Mosque in Mecca?
Richard took a real beating from the early 80s onwards. In the US data, it's clearly linked to Nixon and Watergate. Not sure what accounts for the UK decline.
Anyway, it means my namesakes tend to be old men.
Anyway, it means my namesakes tend to be old men.
October 25, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Richard took a real beating from the early 80s onwards. In the US data, it's clearly linked to Nixon and Watergate. Not sure what accounts for the UK decline.
Anyway, it means my namesakes tend to be old men.
Anyway, it means my namesakes tend to be old men.
The original station building is great and I will die on this hill. Simplicity in design which is saved from minimalism with excellent detailing and softened by wood and marble.
September 23, 2024 at 10:17 AM
The original station building is great and I will die on this hill. Simplicity in design which is saved from minimalism with excellent detailing and softened by wood and marble.
Also, in the presence of market power price caps can expand output. That is econ 101 level stuff!
August 16, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Also, in the presence of market power price caps can expand output. That is econ 101 level stuff!
Bluesky's threading of your replies became quite alarming when I reached this point and assumed they all followed from the top one.
May 3, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Bluesky's threading of your replies became quite alarming when I reached this point and assumed they all followed from the top one.
Speaking of the hostel, I don't think they realised how the cute neon signs would come across.
September 27, 2023 at 6:02 PM
Speaking of the hostel, I don't think they realised how the cute neon signs would come across.
Utrecht is super-pretty, and the cycling infrastructure makes Amsterdam look like Atlanta.
Sadly, I only got to have a quick look around, followed by a massive sleep, due to an unfortunate incident following a €4 payment on a "Culture Boat". Still, I made it back to the hostel in the end.
Sadly, I only got to have a quick look around, followed by a massive sleep, due to an unfortunate incident following a €4 payment on a "Culture Boat". Still, I made it back to the hostel in the end.
September 27, 2023 at 6:01 PM
Utrecht is super-pretty, and the cycling infrastructure makes Amsterdam look like Atlanta.
Sadly, I only got to have a quick look around, followed by a massive sleep, due to an unfortunate incident following a €4 payment on a "Culture Boat". Still, I made it back to the hostel in the end.
Sadly, I only got to have a quick look around, followed by a massive sleep, due to an unfortunate incident following a €4 payment on a "Culture Boat". Still, I made it back to the hostel in the end.