And I think that is a useful exercise almost on any occasion, but in particular on this occasion.

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IR You have missed out an occasion when Britain's economists aligned themselves behind a particular view on policy.

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But, in pushing through necessary supply-side reforms in taxes, regulations, and capital and labour markets, he faces opposition from within his own party, from trade unions, from a varied array of professional lobbies, and even on occasion from business groups that are threatened by particular changes.

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