Intergenerational Poverty

Aug 22, 2025 • via The Telegraph

The Arithmetic of Decline: How Britain Built a System That Punishes Work

Understanding the Economic Incentives at Play

While Westminster debates growth strategies and productivity puzzles, the actual mathematics of British life reveals something more fundamental: the UK has constructed an economic system where working full-time is barely more rewarding than not working at all. The Telegraph's analysis lays bare what happens when a society systematically rewards dependency over contribution.

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The Arithmetic of Decline: How Britain Built a System That Punishes Work

Understanding the Economic Incentives at Play