Drop the opposition: Advertising benefits us all

16 September 2014
Society and Culture

Drop the opposition: Advertising benefits us all

Ralph Harris and Arthur Seldon. With an introduction by Christopher Snowdon. Foreword by Jane S. Shaw 16 Sep 2014
16 September 2014

Don't overregulate the advertising industry, as it brings great benefits to the consumer

Banning and restricting advertising has little to no effect on overall consumption, but it does create negative consequences for consumers. … Continue reading “Drop the opposition: Advertising benefits us all”
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Tenancy rent controls won’t make housing more affordable

8 September 2014
Housing and Planning

Tenancy rent controls won’t make housing more affordable

Ryan Bourne
8 September 2014

New research highlights the flawed thinking behind imposing new controls on the private rental market

Home seekers would face higher rents and restricted choice if tenancy rent controls were introduced in the UK. New research … Continue reading “Tenancy rent controls won’t make housing more affordable”
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Inactivity, not calorie consumption, behind rising obesity in the UK

18 August 2014
Healthcare

Inactivity, not calorie consumption, behind rising obesity in the UK

18 August 2014

New research finds UK's rise in obesity has been primarily caused by a decline in physical activity

The rise in obesity amongst the UK population has been primarily caused by a decline in physical activity. Using government … Continue reading “Inactivity, not calorie consumption, behind rising obesity in the UK”
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