The new ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR) movement will increase business costs, reduce welfare and undermine the market economy, according to … Continue reading “Corporate Social Responsibility Raises Costs, Undermines Market”

Trends in education now point firmly towards a private future for British universities, says Professor James Tooley of the University … Continue reading “Universities Should Break Free From The State: IEA Book”

The legitimacy of the UN and its institutions needs to be questioned – UNESCO has been emasculated in response to … Continue reading “Scruton: WHO abrogating responsibilities, exceeding authority”

The most efficient and determined anti-pollution organisation in Britain is not one of the government-appointed bodies but a voluntary organisation, … Continue reading “Private Action Against Polluters More Effective than State”

Britain’s deprived neighbourhoods do not need more government money and intervention. Instead, there is an entrepreneurial deficit, and a crushing … Continue reading “Private Education Benefits The Disadvantaged”

The situation with BP in the US is causing some to question the future of fossil fuels. IEA Fellow, Richard … Continue reading “IEA fellow discusses the role of markets in energy supply”

Inspired by West Virginia’s land law John Blundell, Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs, discusses UK planning system … Continue reading “Blundell’s Blast: Thoughts on Planning”

Read the Blast here. John Blundell, Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs, highlights the dreadful outcomes for children in … Continue reading “Blundell’s Blast: Private Adoption the sensible option”

This Blast was inspired by John Blundell’s recent trip to attend a General meeting of the Mont Pelerin Society (MPS) … Continue reading “Blundell’s Blast: Orphanage has lessons for all”