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Living with Leviathan: Public Spending, Taxes and Economic Performance

15 July 2007

Research

Living with Leviathan: Public Spending, Taxes and Economic Performance

15 July 2007

A major study of the economic impact of the growth in UK government expenditure.

This monograph examines the growth of public spending in the UK. Using empirical evidence, evidence from theory, and the results … Continue reading

Were 364 Economists All Wrong?

8 March 2006

Research

Were 364 Economists All Wrong?

Edited by Philip Booth

8 March 2006

A discussion of the impact and legacy of the seminal 1981 Budget.

In March 1981, 364 economists agreed to write to The Times arguing strongly against the then government’s monetary and fiscal … Continue reading

The Benefits of Tax Competition

20 December 2005

Research

The Benefits of Tax Competition

Richard Teather

20 December 2005

Richard Teather sets out the enormous benefits that flow from tax competition.

Most governments have laws to prevent cartels and ensure competition, but most governments do not apply the logic of competition … Continue reading

To Tax or What to Tax? (web publication)

22 September 2004

Research

To Tax or What to Tax? (web publication)

David Franklin

22 September 2004

In the 18th IEA Current Controversies paper, David Franklin offers a fresh analysis of the waste of taxpayers' money by government

The tax burden rises relentlessly upwards, while the quality of public services leaves most taxpayers dissatisfied. This paper explains why … Continue reading

Aspects of the Economics of An Ageing Population (web publication) – Philip Booth

27 February 2003

Research

Aspects of the Economics of An Ageing Population (web publication) – Philip Booth

Philip Booth

27 February 2003

5th in the series of IEA Discussion Papers

2003, Discussion Paper 5

Simplifying the Taxation of Pensions (web publication) – Philip Booth and Deborah Cooper

24 January 2003

Research

Simplifying the Taxation of Pensions (web publication) – Philip Booth and Deborah Cooper

Phillip Booth and Deborah Cooper

24 January 2003

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2003, Current Controversies 13

Euthanasia for Death Duties

30 August 2002

Research

Euthanasia for Death Duties

Barry Bracewell-Milnes

30 August 2002

A comprehensive analysis of the failings of Inheritance Tax

Death duties are now only a minor source of revenue to the British Exchequer (about 1.5 per cent of Inland … Continue reading

Taxes, Benefits and Family Life

1 September 1995

Research

Taxes, Benefits and Family Life

Hermione Parker

1 September 1995

This pioneering piece of research analyses the interactions of the tax and benefit systems. The author explains the ‘seven deadly … Continue reading

The Consequences of Mr Keynes

20 April 1978

Research

The Consequences of Mr Keynes

James M. Buchanan, John Burton and Richard E. Wagner

20 April 1978

An analysis of the misuse of economic theory for political profiteering

The Keynesian revolution replaced the Classical view by the notion that the economy was inherently unstable but that its fluctuations … Continue reading

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IEA Tax and Fiscal Policy.

Living with Leviathan: Public Spending, Taxes and Economic Performance

Living with Leviathan: Public Spending, Taxes and Economic Performance

Were 364 Economists All Wrong?

Were 364 Economists All Wrong?

The Benefits of Tax Competition

The Benefits of Tax Competition

To Tax or What to Tax? (web publication)

To Tax or What to Tax? (web publication)

Aspects of the Economics of An Ageing Population (web publication) – Philip Booth

Aspects of the Economics of An Ageing Population (web publication) – Philip Booth

Simplifying the Taxation of Pensions (web publication) – Philip Booth and Deborah Cooper

Simplifying the Taxation of Pensions (web publication) – Philip Booth and Deborah Cooper

Euthanasia for Death Duties

Euthanasia for Death Duties

Taxes, Benefits and Family Life

Taxes, Benefits and Family Life

The Consequences of Mr Keynes

The Consequences of Mr Keynes

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