IEA criticises MHRA decision to regulate e-cigarettes as medical products

12 June 2013
Lifestyle Economics

IEA criticises MHRA decision to regulate e-cigarettes as medical products

12 June 2013

E-cigarettes should be allowed to flourish in a free market

Commenting on the announcement of new regulations for e-cigarettes, Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic … Continue reading “IEA criticises MHRA decision to regulate e-cigarettes as medical products”

High tax rates have led to shadow economy worth over £150 billion, new research shows

4 June 2013
Markets and Morality

High tax rates have led to shadow economy worth over £150 billion, new research shows

4 June 2013

IEA research finds shadow economy is equivalent to 10% of GDP

New research published today by the Institute of Economic Affairs reveals that high tax rates have resulted in a shadow … Continue reading “High tax rates have led to shadow economy worth over £150 billion, new research shows”

Retirement causes a major decline in physical and mental health, new research finds

16 May 2013
Healthcare

Retirement causes a major decline in physical and mental health, new research finds

16 May 2013

New IEA research recommends the government should pursue policies that remove barriers to working longer

A ground-breaking new study has found that retirement has a detrimental impact on both mental and physical health over time. … Continue reading “Retirement causes a major decline in physical and mental health, new research finds”