Trade, Development, and Immigration

IEA announces new International Trade and Competition Unit

The Institute of Economic Affairs, the UK’s leading free-market think tank, today announces the launch of its new International Trade … Continue reading “Shanker Singham to head up new Trade Unit at Institute of Economic Affairs”
Lifestyle Economics

IEA reacts to Public Health England’s plans to cut calorie consumption

Commenting on Public Health England’s plans to cut calorie consumption, Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of … Continue reading “Public Health England is taking one-size-fits-all health policy to new depths”
Housing and Planning

IEA reacts to proposals on housing setting out changes to planning rules

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement on housing Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs said:  “There are … Continue reading “Housing proposals fail to address the need for Green belt reform”
Government and Institutions

IEA reacts to the Prime Minister's 'Road to Brexit' speech

Commenting on Theresa May’s ‘Road to Brexit’ speech, Julian Jessop, Chief Economist at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: “The … Continue reading “Prime Minister’s Brexit speech promising, but close regulatory alignment a concern”
Labour Market

IEA reacts to the Government's response to the Taylor review

Commenting on the Government’s response to the Taylor Review, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: … Continue reading “It is not the Government’s role to be accountable for good quality work”