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An Introduction to Taxation

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Shadow Expenses: Uncosted Regulatory Burdens in Election Manifestos

By Matthew Lesh
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The Quantity Theory of Money: A New Restatement

By Tim Congdon
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You Do Not Exist: an Introduction to Nineteen Eighty-Four

By Christopher Snowdon
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Debanked: The economic and social consequences of anti-money laundering regulation

By Jamie Whyte
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Imperial Measurement: A Cost–Benefit Analysis of Western Colonialism

By Kristian Niemietz
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Home Win: What if Britain Solved its Housing Crisis?

By Kristian Niemietz
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An Introduction to Taxation

Introduction The role of this book This book is not specifically about any specific tax system, but is about the … Continue reading

Shadow Expenses: Uncosted Regulatory Burdens in Election Manifestos

Contents Summary The general election campaign has focused on tax and spending promises, with much less attention paid to proposed … Continue reading

The Quantity Theory of Money: A New Restatement

Summary The overwhelming majority of economists were wrong in their forecasts about the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. They believed … Continue reading

You Do Not Exist: an Introduction to Nineteen Eighty-Four

Download a copy of You Do Not Exist: an Introduction to Nineteen Eighty-Four, by Christopher Snowdon. You can also download … Continue reading

Debanked: The Economic and Social Consequences of Anti-Money Laundering Regulation

Summary Debanking became a news story in 2023 when Nigel Farage alleged that Coutts had closed his account because its … Continue reading

Imperial Measurement: A Cost–Benefit Analysis of Western Colonialism

Summary In recent years, we have seen a renewed interest in Britain’s imperialist past: the British Empire, the slave trade … Continue reading

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Labour’s Plan to Revolutionise UK Housing Crisis | IEA Podcast

In this episode of the IEA Podcast, Tom Clougherty and Matthew Lesh are joined by Sam Dumitriu, Head of Policy … Continue reading

Is Our Health System Really Worth Worshipping? | IEA Explainer

Actor David Tennant got a lot of praise on social media for his comments on the NHS. “The NHS is … Continue reading

UK Election: What’s Next for British Politics? | IEA Podcast

In this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Tom Clougherty and co-host Matthew Lesh are joined by Dr. Michael Turner, … Continue reading