It’s time to establish a modern, fair and efficient taxation standard for the digital economy – or at least, that’s … Continue reading “The trouble with the EU’s digital tax”

Wednesday last week was a happy day here at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). George Monbiot of the Guardian … Continue reading “George Monbiot should study the subject he so often talks about”

Summary: There should be no debate about whether taxes on food, alcohol, tobacco and soft drinks (‘sin taxes’) are regressive. … Continue reading “Of Course Sin Taxes are Regressive”

Taxes on food, alcohol, tobacco and soft drinks hit the pockets of the poorest the hardest. A new report from … Continue reading “Sin taxes can cost poor families up to ten times more than they cost the wealthy”

I was asked on a podcast this week if capitalism and communism can co-exist. The short answer is, yes: capitalism … Continue reading “We are capitalists – you’re welcome!”

  It is hard to find a book that explains, simply and fairly, what capitalism is, how it works, and … Continue reading “An Introduction to Capitalism”

This book guides the reader through the highly original, but controversial, ideas of the Russian–American writer and thinker Ayn Rand … Continue reading “Ayn Rand: An introduction”

Would the world be a better place if offshore finance didn’t exist? Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell doubtless thinks so, believing … Continue reading “The beneficial impact of offshore finance”

Summary:  Offshore financial centres (OFCs) are alleged to be hotbeds of tax evasion. Their role in facilitating individual and corporate … Continue reading “Offshore Bet: The benefits of capital mobility”