May embraces free market rhetoric but fails to back it up with policies

4 October 2017
Energy and Environment

May embraces free market rhetoric but fails to back it up with policies

Reaction to Theresa May's speech

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech at Conservative Party Conference, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “The Prime Minister's encouraging rhetoric was followed up with the wrong policies. Saying that house prices necessitate government building is as wrongheaded as saying increased food prices require new state-run farms.  It is government ... Continue reading
4 October 2017
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The glee over the Uber ban reveals how a socialist Britain would work

Ryan Bourne
3 October 2017
Regulation

The glee over the Uber ban reveals how a socialist Britain would work

On Uber, reactions speak louder than words. Set aside for a moment the issue of Uber’s compliance with the Transport for London (TfL) rules, and whether revoking their licence was justified or proportionate. The celebratory tone of the supposed “labour movement” to news that 40,000 contractors will see their main source of income effectively banned ... Continue reading
Ryan Bourne
3 October 2017
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Corbyn’s agenda would be a race to the bottom

28 September 2017
Regulation

Corbyn’s agenda would be a race to the bottom

Mark Littlewood comments in The Sun

Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs has commented in The Sun following the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's speech at conference. In the article Mark argues that Jeremy Corbyn's agenda would be a race to the bottom for the economy, entrepreneurship and living standards in the UK. The rhetoric of his speech ... Continue reading
28 September 2017
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Economic Freedom of the World Index 2017

28 September 2017
Research

Economic Freedom of the World Index 2017

Global economic freedom up slightly; UK ranks 10th among 159 jurisdictions

The United Kingdom ranks 10th out of 159 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2017 Annual Report. The UK's ranking is unchanged from last year's. Executive Summary:  The index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of ... Continue reading
28 September 2017
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Corbyn proposals would be disastrous for both UK economy and living standards

27 September 2017
Housing and Planning

Corbyn proposals would be disastrous for both UK economy and living standards

Reaction to Jeremy Corbyn's speech

Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech to Labour Party Conference, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “Jeremy Corbyn’s agenda would be a race to the bottom for the economy, entrepreneurship and living standards in the UK. The rhetoric of his speech – that of state ownership, economic protectionism and rent controls ... Continue reading
27 September 2017
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Labour faith in central planning is fundamentally flawed

25 September 2017
Regulation

Labour faith in central planning is fundamentally flawed

Reaction to Shadow Chancellor's conference speech

Commenting on John McDonnell's speech to Labour Party Conference, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s speech today shows little understanding of how markets work, let alone how they can help to solve economic and social problems. “Reducing the incentive for responsible lenders to supply credit could ... Continue reading
25 September 2017
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Uber shows how Labour’s historic workers vs bosses split is irrelevant

25 September 2017
Regulation

Uber shows how Labour’s historic workers vs bosses split is irrelevant

Mark Littlewood writes for The Times

Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs has written for The Times on the TfL ruling on Uber. In his article Mark makes the point that technology is radically changing our understanding of what constitutes employment and if we move to a world in which self-employment is the norm, present approaches to ... Continue reading
25 September 2017
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TfL is not a disinterested party. It is an interest group, beholden to other interest groups

Diego Zuluaga
25 September 2017
Government and Institutions

TfL is not a disinterested party. It is an interest group, beholden to other interest groups

Transport for London’s decision to cancel Uber’s license could have been based on a sophisticated economic analysis of the total costs and benefits of app-based transport platforms such as this one. If it had been, one might believe that TfL was pursuing its mission to protect passengers and promote affordable and efficient transport for Londoners. ... Continue reading
Diego Zuluaga
25 September 2017
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TfL’s war on Uber has baleful implications for post-Brexit Britain

23 September 2017
Regulation

TfL’s war on Uber has baleful implications for post-Brexit Britain

Diego Zuluaga writes for Conservative Home

Diego Zuluaga, Head of Tech Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs has written for Conservative Home on TfL's ruling on Uber's licence. In his article Diego argues that TfL's interest is not that of the vast majority of Londoners. Most of us want a transport system that is reliable, cheap, safe and agreeable. Uber ... Continue reading
23 September 2017
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