Despite a remarkable reduction in employment tribunal claims, the system continues to throw up major problems for employers, with potentially … Continue reading “The perils of Britain’s incoherent employment regulations”

Last week’s public-finance statistics were truly dreadful. They showed that despite a year of fairly robust economic growth, UK government … Continue reading “Defusing the debt time bomb: the challenge”

Summary: The government’s finances are currently on an unsustainable trajectory. Whilst current levels of government debt are below the levels … Continue reading “Defusing the debt timebomb: challenges and solutions”

Government spending would have to fall by around a quarter to keep debts under control due to the pressures of … Continue reading “Government spending would have to fall by 25% to meet debt target”

Kristian Niemietz chairs a discussion by James Bartholomew, Dr Harry Binswanger and Prof Philippe Van Parijs about whether a libertarian … Continue reading “Libertarians and the welfare state”

At Freedom Forum this year, IEA Educational Director Dr Stephen Davies engages with the biggest challenge that is often raised … Continue reading “But who will build the roads?”

McDonald’s has been a major target for US protestors advocating a significant minimum wage hike. A multi-billion dollar company with … Continue reading “Still lovin’ it? McDonald’s shows why a minimum wage hike is no free lunch”

Government borrowing is currently running 10 per cent higher than last year – exemplifying the already parlous state of the … Continue reading “Danny and the debt mountain”

Commenting on Sir David Higgins’ backing of HS3, Dr Richard Wellings, Head of Transport at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: … Continue reading “Government is wholly misguided to back HS3”