Former World Bank economist says advancing political & economic freedom is the way to alleviate poverty

26 September 2016
Welfare

Former World Bank economist says advancing political & economic freedom is the way to alleviate poverty

Professor William Easterly
26 September 2016

New IEA report on The Economics of International Development

Leading economist Professor William Easterly contends that foreign aid and development efforts often fail in alleviating poverty by focusing on … Continue reading “Former World Bank economist says advancing political & economic freedom is the way to alleviate poverty”

The Economics of International Development

26 September 2016
Research

The Economics of International Development

Professor William Easterly, Abigail Hall-Blanco, Christian Bjornskov & Sylvie Aboa-Bradwell
26 September 2016

Former World Bank economist says advancing political & economic freedom is the way to alleviate poverty

Summary: Hopes for development aid remain high among Western politicians and pundits, but the evidence is depressing. Foreign aid has … Continue reading “The Economics of International Development”

Adopt Icelandic style fisheries policy to boost sustainability, argues IEA

23 September 2016
Regulation

Adopt Icelandic style fisheries policy to boost sustainability, argues IEA

Professor Philip Booth
23 September 2016

IEA releases report on what UK fisheries policy should look like outside the EU

The UK must seize the opportunity to regain control over fisheries policy in the wake of Brexit. Leaving the EU … Continue reading “Adopt Icelandic style fisheries policy to boost sustainability, argues IEA”