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Tuesday assorted links

1. European T-Bill sales are not an effective threat. 2. Is the 1963 The Essex hit song “Easier Said than Done” actually about a white woman who cannot bring herself to confess her love for a black man? 3. New Zealand is contracting (NYT). And Knausgaard overview (NYT). 4. “Our main result is that empirical […] The post Tuesday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.

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How can the UK rebuild trust and performance in public services?

From the NHS and local councils to transport and policing, many public services in the UK are under intense pressure. Staff morale is low, waiting times are up, and citizens often feel short-changed despite record spending. With Rachel Reeves promising to make the UK “a country that works again,” the challenge isn’t just about funding — it’s about delivery, trust, and accountability. So what would really make the difference? Is it technology, leadership, local control, or culture change? How do we make public services work better — for both the people delivering them and the public who rely on them?

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