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Alan Budd examines sterling's ERM exit in the light of the UK's economic performance since 1992. There are also commentaries from Derek Scott, Tim Congdon and Samuel Brittan. The book can be purchased or a pdf can be downloaded below the summary

Alan Budd, discusses the contribution of ERM membership to Britain’s recent economic performance. Budd suggests that we joined the ERM … Continue reading “Black Wednesday – A Re-examination of Britain’s Experience in the Exchange Rate Mechanism”
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In the 10th IEA Discussion paper, Philip Booth discusses the economics of the trade justice movement's proposals from a Christian perpsective

This paper discusses issues related to the fair trade and trade justice movements. It finds the arguments of the trade … Continue reading “Is Trade Justice? Is Fair Trade Fair? (web publication)”
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In the 9th IEA Discussion Paper, Jennifer Anne Carlson analyses the myths and realities of private fire protection

Economic textbooks often cite fire protection as an example of a pure public good that must be provided by government … Continue reading “The Economics of Fire Protection: From the Great Fire of London to Rural/Metro (web publication)”