Skip to Main Content
Behind blue eyes: Simon Taylor's blog. Behind blue eyes: Simon Taylor's blog.

inequality

Some recent books that help explain the world
28 Jan 2020

Some recent books that help explain the world

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Book recommendation, Course material, EMBA | 0

I see my job as trying to understand what is going on in the world of economics and finance, mainly by reading the research of others, and communicating it as best I can to others. It’s a privilege of my … Continued

inequality, Institutions, monopoly, poverty, US
Perhaps money can buy you happiness
21 Oct 2018

Perhaps money can buy you happiness

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Economics | 0

A lot of people believe that if they only had a bit more money – or perhaps a lot more money – then they would be happier. Many psychologists doubt this but some recent research on Swedish lottery winners suggests … Continued

Happinesss, inequality, utility
Rising monopoly power may partly explain US inequality and productivity slowdown
16 May 2016

Rising monopoly power may partly explain US inequality and productivity slowdown

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Economics | 0

A new theme in explaining slow growth and productivity and rising inequality: greater monopoly power in the US. * I’ve been thinking about my forthcoming teaching for the Cambridge Advanced Leadership Programme in June, which is always an interesting session, … Continued

inequality, monopoly, productivity
Western capitalism is no longer working well for most people
26 Jan 2015

Western capitalism is no longer working well for most people

by Simon Taylor | posted in: China, Economics, International affairs | 2

Since the collapse of communism, capitalism in its various different flavours is the only realistic option for countries wanting high living standards. But the US/UK variant is failing to deliver mass prosperity, which threatens to undermine it and generate a … Continued

globalisation, inequality

About

Simon is a member of the finance faculty group at Cambridge Judge Business School. From 2008-18 he was the first Director of the University of Cambridge Master of Finance (MFin) degree, and he is now Director of the University's Global Executive MBA. An economist and former equities analyst at JPMorgan and Citigroup, he teaches on financial markets and institutions, infrastructure finance and the world financial system. He is a Fellow in Economics at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. His book on nuclear power in the UK was published in March 2016.

Simon's faculty profile at Cambridge Judge Business School >

The Global Executive MBA >

Subscribe by email

You may manage your subscription options from your profile.

Search

Categories

  • Admissions
  • Book recommendation
  • Careers
  • China
  • Course material
  • Economics
  • EMBA
  • Energy
  • Finance sector
  • Financial products
  • International affairs
  • Interviews
  • Key finance concepts
  • MFin
  • Programme
  • Students
  • Uncategorized
  • University of Cambridge

Archives

About this site

Privacy policy | Cookie policy

© 2025 Simon Taylor's Blog

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Learn how to disable all cookies.