Summary Many argue that income mobility is declining. This applies to all types of income mobility (relative and absolute; intergenerational … Continue reading “Wealth Generation: How to Boost Income Mobility in the UK”

Britain’s restrictive planning system and occupational licensing rules hurt the worst-off. House prices could be over one-third lower without restrictive … Continue reading “Housing shortage holding back social mobility, says new IEA report”

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon has written for CapX criticising the government’s reportedly impending vape tax. Christopher wrote: … Continue reading “Vape Taxes Undermine Tobacco Harm Reduction”

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon has been quoted in The Daily Mail responding to a Doctor’s claim that … Continue reading “The Value of Work Can’t be Discovered Without Markets”

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon has been quoted in The Sun responding to reports that the government is … Continue reading “Vape Tax Would Penalise Those Quitting Smoking”

IEA Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh has been quoted in Guido Fawkes commenting on the Competition and … Continue reading “New CMA Housing Report a Mixed Bag”

Commenting on reports that the Chancellor is considering a tax on e-cigarette liquid in the upcoming budget, Christopher Snowdon, Head … Continue reading “A tax on e-cigarettes is a tax on smoking cessation”

IEA Economics Fellow Julian Jessop has written for City AM discussing the Chancellor’s options ahead of the budget after news … Continue reading “Fiscal Headroom Won’t Ease Budget Conundrums”

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon has been quoted in The Daily Telegraph responding to call for the government … Continue reading “Taxpayers Still Footing the Bill for Dirty Energy Source”