Government anti-road policies have damaged the entire British transport network

22 June 2018
Transport

Government anti-road policies have damaged the entire British transport network

Richard Wellings appears on the Daily Politics

Dr Richard Wellings appeared on BBC's Daily Politics Programme to discuss problems with the rail network over the past few weeks. Richard explained that northern rail services are hugely subsidised by the taxpayer and often cost more than they benefit the wider economy. It is important to take care of taxpayers money. He also explained ... Continue reading
22 June 2018
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Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 2)

Sandy Ikeda
22 June 2018
Housing and Planning

Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 2)

...continued from Part 1   What’s Behind NIMBYism? A lot of it is, as I’ve suggested, a natural resistance to change combined with political power. What does that mean, exactly? First, there is the fear that a greater supply of housing will result in lower prices for existing homes. Economics tells us that, other things ... Continue reading
Sandy Ikeda
22 June 2018
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Economic Affairs (Vol 38.2)

21 June 2018
Economic Affairs

Economic Affairs (Vol 38.2)

Subscribe to Economic Affairs CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION (page 165) JUSTIFICATIONS FOR REDISTRIBUTION: A CRITIQUE (Pages: 166-184) by Roland Vaubel IS UNIVERSAL SERVICE JUSTIFIED BY THE PUBLIC INTEREST? FROM THE EARLY DAYS TO THE DIGITAL AGE (Pages: 185-196) by Dmitrii Trubnikov Ekaterina Trubnikova ELECTRONIC CURRENCY IN AFRICA: M‐PESA AS PRIVATE INSIDE MONEY (Pages: 197-206) by Malavika Nair ... Continue reading
21 June 2018
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Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 1)

Sandy Ikeda
21 June 2018
Housing and Planning

Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 1)

You hear that a private developer plans to build a new apartment building across the street. What does that mean to you? Here are some typical responses: “More traffic and less street parking!” “Crowded classrooms!” “My home will lose value!” “The character of the neighbourhood will change!” Or the ever-popular-but-seldom-spoken, “The wrong kind of people will ... Continue reading
Sandy Ikeda
21 June 2018
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On housing, tax, free speech and localism, Britain could use a proper Liberal approach

21 June 2018
Tax and Fiscal Policy

On housing, tax, free speech and localism, Britain could use a proper Liberal approach

Kristian Niemietz writes for CapX

A lot has been written about Britain’s alleged need for a new centrist party. Britain needs no such thing. Most of what passes for “centrism” these days is not a political position, but simply the belief that equivocating, and using phrases like “I think you’ll find it’s a bit more complicated than that”, are signals ... Continue reading
21 June 2018
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City should strike new partnerships with global financial hubs

21 June 2018
Regulation

City should strike new partnerships with global financial hubs

Shanker Singham is mentioned in City AM

The chancellor is to tell the City of his plans to forge relationships with major financial centres around the world as he looks beyond Europe to cement the UK’s position as “the undisputed gateway to global markets”. Philip Hammond will use his Mansion House speech tomorrow night to set out plans for “ground-breaking financial partnerships” ... Continue reading
21 June 2018
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The NHS is not the envy of the world

20 June 2018
Healthcare

The NHS is not the envy of the world

Kristian Niemietz appears on Radio 4's Moral Maze

The IEA' Head of Health and Welfare Dr Kristian Niemietz appeared on Radio 4's Moral Maze to discuss the NHS as it approaches its 70th birthday. This week, Prime Minister Theresa May announced a 70th birthday 'present' for the NHS: an extra £20bn a year by 2023, paid for in part by tax rises. It ... Continue reading
20 June 2018
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The moral panic over video games must not become an excuse for yet more lifestyle regulation

Madeline Grant
20 June 2018
Lifestyle Economics

The moral panic over video games must not become an excuse for yet more lifestyle regulation

If you’re under 30 — or have a child in their teens — then chances are you’ve heard of a game called Fortnite. Fortnite, a “survival shooter” video game released last year, has quickly become one of the most popular online games in the world — a towering cultural phenomenon on a par with Minecraft ... Continue reading
Madeline Grant
20 June 2018
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NHS funding boosts must go hand-in-hand with serious reforms

20 June 2018
Healthcare

NHS funding boosts must go hand-in-hand with serious reforms

Kate Andrews appears on Radio 4's Today Programme

Kate Andrews spoke to Radio 4's Today Programme about the recently announced increase to NHS funding and the knock on effects this will have on other Departments. Discussing tax rises, Kate argued against an increase to corporation tax as it is a tax paid by ordinary people - pensioners with shares in companies and workers ... Continue reading
20 June 2018
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What can the NHS learn from the world?

19 June 2018
Healthcare

What can the NHS learn from the world?

Kristian Niemietz is quoted in the Telegraph Business

Spending billions of pounds is cool again. After eight years of attempts to restrain growth in spending, the Government has turned the taps back on. The National Health Service is to get an extra £20bn per year. The exact source of the funds has yet to be determined. There has been some talk of a “Brexit dividend”, ... Continue reading
19 June 2018
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