IEA Featured Tax and Fiscal Policy

Julian Jessop, Chief Economist at the Institute of Economic Affairs has commented in The Telegraph following the Conservative's u-turn on their social care plans. In the article Julian argues that one advantage of not costing a policy and leaving the details to a consultation is that you have plenty of wiggle room on how any ... Continue reading

Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs has written for The Times Business today on the choice voters are faced with in this General Election. In his article Mark argues that political parties need to make a single, over-arching proposition with substantial and widespread appeal. Making a success of Brexit requires an ... Continue reading

Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs has commented in The Telegraph Business today on the Conservative's pushing back their deadline to eliminate the deficit. In the article Mark argues that failing to tackle the deficit fully will risk the Conservative Party's ambition to ensure sound public finances, built on fiscal credibility. ... Continue reading

Kate Andrews, News Editor at the Institute of Economic Affairs has written for City AM today on how we must stand up for capitalism. In her article Kate argues that it is the fault of us - the free marketeers - who have not successfully reminded the public that the biggest poverty-eliminator on record is ... Continue reading

Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs has written for The Telegraph following the unveiling of the Liberal Democrat Party's manifesto. In his article Mark argues that on tax and spending the party has followed a predictable and rather disappointing path. The Lib Dems' manifesto does add up in the narrow arithmetic ... Continue reading

Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs has commented on the BBC News Website following the launch of the Liberal Democrat Party's manifesto. In the article Mark argues that the Lib Dems would increase current spending by £30bn, nearly £20bn less than the Labour Party. What's more, rather than pay for all ... Continue reading