Expansion of EDI bureaucracy has been fuelled by government regulation, not by market forces or rising prejudice Growth of EDI … Continue reading “Scrap EDI laws to support economy”

Commenting on this morning’s GDP figures, Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic … Continue reading “UK economy stalls again as pre-Budget jitters put activity on hold”

This blog post was first published on IEA Insider. Subscribe at insider.iea.org.uk Is the wealth tax a left-wing cause? If you … Continue reading “Is the wealth tax a left-wing idea?”

Commenting on this morning’s labour market statistics, Professor Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow at the free market think tank … Continue reading “‘Gloomy picture’ for labour market”

The Institute of Economic Affairs has today announced that Tom Clougherty has stepped down as Executive Director with immediate effect.  … Continue reading “Tom Clougherty steps down as Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs”

Reacting to the Conservative’s pledge to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax, Tom Clougherty, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic … Continue reading “Abolishing stamp duty single best tax reform any government could make”

Responding to the Conservative Party’s announcement on energy, Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at the free market think tank the Institute … Continue reading “Opposition energy plan ‘first step back to sanity’”

Responding to the Ed Miliband’s speech at Labour Party Conference, Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at the free market think tank … Continue reading “Miliband’s energy plans will hike bills”

Responding to the Chancellor’s speech, Tom Clougherty, Executive Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: “Rachel Reeves mentioned breakfast … Continue reading “More mention of breakfast clubs than taxes by Chancellor”