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Home » Dr. John Ball

Dr. John Ball

is former lecturer in economics at Swansea University.

Can COP26 Save the World?

Dr John Ball raises some of the practical issues involved in facing global warming, and asks if COP26 will offer solutions.

1st November
  • Politics and Policy

Highlight on the UBI Debate (Part 2): The Welsh Government’s Pilot Risks Missing the Point of UBI

Dr John Ball argues that the proposed Basic Income Pilot is based on a flawed understanding of UBI that distorts its purpose.

6th September (7th September)
  • Politics and Policy
A five pound bill covered with coins. Dr John Ball argues that the Welsh Government's proposed Universal Basic Income (UBI) falls at the first hurdle without major changes.

Universal Basic Income: Do It Right Or Don’t Do It At All

Dr John Ball argues that – without major changes – the Welsh Government’s proposed Universal Basic Income falls at the first hurdle.

17th June (1st June)
  • Politics and Policy

Part Two: Devolution? Federalism? Why Independence is the Answer

Dr John Ball explores different constitutional options for Wales and the UK and argues that only independence enables the necessary powers for each nation.

4th March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Part One: Devolution? Federalism? Why Independence is the Answer

In the first of a two part essay, Dr John Ball examines the journey to a devolved Wales and sets out why the current settlement is inadequate.

3rd March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Plaid Cymru Drops the Ball

The Independence Commission’s new report is a mess of ideas which serves only to stunt the movement, argues Dr John Ball.

6th October (2nd October)
  • Politics and Policy

Forget Federation

Dr John Ball writes that proponents of a federalist solution to the United Kingdom forget that power devolved is power retained.

18th June (17th June)
  • Politics and Policy

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