Entrepreneurship and institutional reform, not aid, are the keys to reducing African poverty

29 June 2007
Trade, Development, and Immigration

Entrepreneurship and institutional reform, not aid, are the keys to reducing African poverty

29 June 2007

Secure private property rights needed to encourage investment

An IEA study* edited by leading economist Professor Peter J. Boettke** shows how entrepreneurship is the key to economic growth … Continue reading “Entrepreneurship and institutional reform, not aid, are the keys to reducing African poverty”
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Government policy has undermined family life with devastating economic and social consequences

20 March 2007
Society and Culture

Government policy has undermined family life with devastating economic and social consequences

20 March 2007

The tax and benefits systems are particularly harsh on single-earner couples

In a new study, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs*, Patricia Morgan** shows how tax and benefits policy has … Continue reading “Government policy has undermined family life with devastating economic and social consequences”
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SMPC votes narrowly to hold interest rates 5th February 2007

5 February 2007
Monetary Policy

SMPC votes narrowly to hold interest rates 5th February 2007

5 February 2007

The IEA's Shadow Monetary Policy Committee has voted by five votes to four to hold interest rates

Shadow Monetary Policy Committee says: “hold interest rates for now” in knife-edge vote At its latest meeting, the IEA’s Shadow … Continue reading “SMPC votes narrowly to hold interest rates 5th February 2007”
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Institute of Economic Affairs’ article proposes the abolition of traffic lights

20 December 2006
Transport

Institute of Economic Affairs’ article proposes the abolition of traffic lights

20 December 2006

A change in policy would improve safety and reduce congestion

In an article published by the Institute of Economic Affairs*, Martin Cassini** argues that traffic lights are unnecessary and dangerous … Continue reading “Institute of Economic Affairs’ article proposes the abolition of traffic lights”
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