IEA Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz has written for The Telegraph discussing new IEA research highlighting the economic consensus against rent … Continue reading “The Case Against London’s Rent Control Proposals”

Contents Summary Rent controls have well-intentioned goals, including reducing rental burdens and ensuring access to affordable housing. But these regulations … Continue reading “Rent Control: Does it work?”

The overview highlights the academic consensus on harmful consequences. Most studies (56 out of 65) find that rent controls succeed … Continue reading “Rent controls do far more harm than good, comprehensive review finds”

Commenting on the King’s Speech, Tom Clougherty, Executive Director of the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs … Continue reading “King’s Speech: Pro-growth reforms risk being dragged down by red tape, warns IEA”

One of the most bizarre responses I often get when I argue for more housebuilding is that Britain shouldn’t build … Continue reading “Housing vs farmland: how to get the balance right?”

IEA Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh has written for City AM highlighting the difficulty the Labour Party … Continue reading “Time for Change, Not More of the Same”

IEA Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh has been quoted in Guido Fawkes welcoming the new Chancellor Rachel … Continue reading “Planning Reform Comes Out Swinging”

This week, the new government announced to bring back mandatory housing targets. It is not an especially radical measure. Those … Continue reading “Clearing up some misunderstandings about housing targets”

Commenting on Rachel Reeves first speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy and Communications at … Continue reading “Chancellor right to emphasise growth and planning reform, says IEA spokesperson”