Political Consensus on Public Spending is Damaging Economic Growth and Welfare

17 November 2006
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Political Consensus on Public Spending is Damaging Economic Growth and Welfare

17 November 2006

An IEA monograph reveals the negative economic impact of current taxation levels

In a major study of public spending and taxation, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs*, David B. Smith** argues … Continue reading “Political Consensus on Public Spending is Damaging Economic Growth and Welfare”

The UK must oppose OECD and EU attempts to raise global tax rates argues IEA author

18 December 2005
Tax and Fiscal Policy

The UK must oppose OECD and EU attempts to raise global tax rates argues IEA author

18 December 2005

IEA author Richard Teather argues that the UK must oppose attempts by the OECD and EU to raise global tax rates

Moves by the OECD and the EU to restrict the activities of tax havens, harmonise taxes and raise global tax … Continue reading “The UK must oppose OECD and EU attempts to raise global tax rates argues IEA author”

IEA authors argue for simplification of UK tax system

31 March 2003
Tax and Fiscal Policy

IEA authors argue for simplification of UK tax system

31 March 2003

The latest edition of the iea's journal, Economic Affairs, contains proposals by a number of tax experts for a simplification of the UK tax system and a reduction in the tax burden.

Professor David Myddelton of Cranfield School of Management argues that the key problem is the explosion of the welfare state. … Continue reading “IEA authors argue for simplification of UK tax system”

Andrew Crockett – Financial Stability and International Financial Regulation Lecture

5 February 2003
Regulation

Andrew Crockett – Financial Stability and International Financial Regulation Lecture

5 February 2003

Andrew Crockett - Financial Stability and International Financial Regulation / Sir John Cass Business School Financial Regulation Lecture

In a keynote address on promoting financial stability, Andrew Crockett, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, will argue … Continue reading “Andrew Crockett – Financial Stability and International Financial Regulation Lecture”