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Young and Mobile
Kristian NiemietzThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) recently published a report in which they called for the introduction of a Youth Mobility Scheme … Continue reading "Young and Mobile"
Not Invented Here #6 – Housing
Kristian NiemietzThis blog post was first published on Institute of Economic Affairs Insider on Substack. Subscribe to receive IEA blogs straight … Continue reading "Not Invented Here #6 – Housing"
Classics revisited: “The End of History?” by Francis Fukuyama (1989)
Kristian NiemietzI used to know a chap who had the good fortune of looking nearly two decades younger than he actually … Continue reading "Classics revisited: “The End of History?” by Francis Fukuyama (1989)"
Some thoughts on the Budget
Kristian NiemietzI don’t think there should have been a budget, at this point. Budgets are supposed to be delivered in March, … Continue reading "Some thoughts on the Budget"
Imperial Measurement: my talk at the ESFL conference at Reykjavik University
Kristian NiemietzOn 12 October 2024, European Students for Liberty (ESFL) and their Icelandic partners organised a conference entitled ‘Markets and Entrepreneurship’ … Continue reading "Imperial Measurement: my talk at the ESFL conference at Reykjavik University"
Hayek and the Nobel Prize: 50 years on
Kristian NiemietzFriedrich August von Hayek never formally worked for the Institute of Economic Affairs. But he was nonetheless undoubtedly one of … Continue reading "Hayek and the Nobel Prize: 50 years on"
Precedents for a transition to social health insurance: it can be done
Kristian NiemietzAccording to a recent YouGov poll, about 20% of the public believe that the NHS provides better-quality healthcare than other … Continue reading "Precedents for a transition to social health insurance: it can be done"
Classics revisited: “The New Right Enlightenment. Young Writers on “The Spectre Haunting the Left”” by Arthur Seldon (ed.) (1985)
Kristian NiemietzFor at least two reasons, The New Right Enlightenment. Young Writers on “The Spectre Haunting the Left” (1985) is an … Continue reading "Classics revisited: “The New Right Enlightenment. Young Writers on “The Spectre Haunting the Left”” by Arthur Seldon (ed.) (1985)"
Classical Liberals and trade unions: friends, foes, or “it’s complicated”?
Kristian NiemietzDuring episodes of large-scale industrial action, the Institute of Economic Affairs often receives media requests from TV or radio stations, … Continue reading "Classical Liberals and trade unions: friends, foes, or “it’s complicated”?"
“Right-wing on economics, left-wing on social issues”: on the breakdown of a political heuristic
Kristian NiemietzIt is still early days for the Starmer Government, and at this stage, we can only really judge it on … Continue reading "“Right-wing on economics, left-wing on social issues”: on the breakdown of a political heuristic"