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This article was first published on the Institute of Economic Affairs Substack. Wherever Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been attempted, … Continue reading “Quick Read: How popular are central bank digital currencies?”

This article was first published on the Institute of Economic Affairs Substack. Politicians and general non-economist commentators often talk as if … Continue reading “In defence of trade deficits”

What is the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)? Let’s start with the basics. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK … Continue reading “Raising Our Allowance – Understanding Britain’s Emissions Trading Scheme”

This article was first published on the Institute of Economic Affairs Substack. Official figures recently published by HMRC indicate a huge … Continue reading “The black market for tobacco is out of control”

This article was first published on the Institute of Economic Affairs Substack There is no “British DOGE”, but the idea … Continue reading “NHS England is Dead”

This article was first published on the Institute of Economic Affairs Substack It has been over three years since Russia’s … Continue reading “A liberal future for Ukraine?”

This article first appeared on the Institute of Economic Affairs Substack This week’s increase in the cost of travel by … Continue reading “Not-so-Great British Railways?”

This article first appeared on the Institute of Economic Affairs Substack As a free-market economist, I talk about competition a … Continue reading “In Defence of Unfair Competition”

This article first appeared on the Institute of Economic Affairs Substack Prohibition has never been an unalloyed success, to put … Continue reading “Tobacco and Vapes bill”