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Abid Kazim

‘Confused and poorly thought through’ solar consultation undermines government’s austerity push

By

Abid Kazim

The truth is stability reduces the cost of capital. It makes stuff cheaper over time because investors believe that their investments are safe. The capital markets love trust. Being trustworthy is good. Investors like it and act accordingly. Governments that renege on strategies reduce trust and governments that get simple economics wrong reduce trust. This government risks all of these. Nuclear is not green, shale is not proven safe and gas is carbon.