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Colin C. Williams
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Emeritus Professor. Interested in informal economy, undeclared work. #FBPE #RejoinEU
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 20
The trust factor that leads us to pay our taxes and social contributions, and comply with labour laws.

What influences our level of trust?

#ShadowsprojectMSCA #H2020 #MSCA #undeclaredwork #EU4FairWork #decentwork #informaeconomy #informalsector
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · 25d
Explaining and tackling the different components of under-declared waged employment in Europe url: www.emerald.com/ijssp/articl...
Explaining and tackling the different components of under-declared waged employment in Europe
Purpose. This article evaluates the prevalence of different types of under-declared waged employment (i.e. a monthly fixed cash supplement to the official declared wage; a varying cash supplement to t...
www.emerald.com
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Apr 8
The narrative that Trump's tariffs have caused a “global" tariff war is nonsense. The USA receives just 13.2% of global imports. 86.8% of global imports are received by other countries. Don't get sucked into a Trumpian over-hyping of the importance of the US in global trade. #tariffs #trump
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BremainInSpain @bremaininspain.com · Feb 24
A good example of fading British soft power

Universities in UK, many of which are in the grip of a financial crisis, (partly due to Brexit)“educate more national leaders than any other country in the world”according to analysis

UK institutions had educated 50 world leaders who were in post 2022
UK universities educate the most national leaders globally, analysis shows
Research reveals UK institutions educated 50 world leaders in post in 2022, despite job cuts, course closures and a fall in foreign students
www.theguardian.com
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 21
Brexit blamed as Spain proposes ban on Britons buying homes
#FBPE #RejoinEU #FBPE
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Brexit blamed as Spain proposes ban on Britons buying homes
Plan to tackle housing issues would shut out those looking to retire to sunnier shores
www.independent.co.uk
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 21
The tide is starting to turn against Brexit
#Brexit #FBPE #RejoinEU #BrexitDisaster
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
The tide is starting to turn against Brexit
Interventions by Ed Davey and Kemi Badenoch show how the European question has been reopened.
www.newstatesman.com
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 21
UK faces growth challenges amid long-term economic weaknesses and Brexit fallout
#FBPE #Brexit #RejoinEU
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
UK faces growth challenges amid long-term economic weaknesses and Brexit fallout
The Labour government promises economic growth, but Britain’s economy lags behind pre-pandemic levels. Investment, infrastructure, and trade reform are key
northeastbylines.co.uk
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 21
Was Tusk doing Brussels's bidding with his 'Breturn' plea?
#Brexit #FBPE #RejoinEU
news.sky.com/story/was-tu...
Was Tusk doing Brussels's bidding with his 'Breturn' plea?
Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister, spoke openly of his desire for the UK and EU to have a closer alignment. Sir Keir Starmer, meanwhile, remained quiet on Brexit - perhaps thinking about Nigel Fa...
news.sky.com
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 21
Britain’s Brexit reality check: Why the majority now want back in
#RejoinEU #Brexit #FBPE
www.socialeurope.eu/britains-bre...
Britain’s Brexit reality check: Why the majority now want back in
Every UK poll now shows a majority longing to rejoin the EU – but can Britain overcome its Brexit scars?
www.socialeurope.eu
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 20
The trust factor that leads us to pay our taxes and social contributions, and comply with labour laws.

What influences our level of trust?

#ShadowsprojectMSCA #H2020 #MSCA #undeclaredwork #EU4FairWork #decentwork #informaeconomy #informalsector
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 19
I am #RejoinEU and am moving from twitter where I had over 24,000 #RejoinEU and #FBPE followers. A follow would be appreciated.
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Colin C. Williams @colincwilliams1.bsky.social · Jan 19
I am #FBPE and am moving from twitter where I had over 24,000 #FBPE followers. A follow would be appreciated.
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Informal Economy @economyinformal.bsky.social · Dec 14
Global Slavery Index 2023

Prevalence of Modern Slavery in Europe and Central Asia

1. Türkiye🇹🇷
2. Tajikistan🇹🇯
3. Russia🇷🇺
4. Ukraine🇺🇦
5. North Macedonia🇲🇰
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