Summary Britain is experiencing a prolonged period of economic stagnation, if not decline. Most people believe living standards have declined … Continue reading “A Growth Mindset?”

Introduction – Why this book is needed F. A. Hayek (1899–1992) was one of the most important social thinkers of … Continue reading “Hayek’s Law Legislation and Liberty: A Guide”

Summary Since the 2008 financial crisis, environmental policy has shifted away from simply managing negative externalities and gradually converged with … Continue reading “Green Deals in the EU”

Summary Inheritance tax is levied on the estates of the deceased, including on lifetime gifts made up to seven years … Continue reading “A Taxing Inheritance”

Marking the 250th anniversary of the publication of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations Summary In the Wealth of Nations, Adam … Continue reading “The Genius of Adam Smith”

This edition of Economic Affairs is available here. EDITORIAL   Introduction by J R Shackleton   ORIGINAL ARTICLES  UK monetary and fiscal … Continue reading “Economic Affairs (46.1)”

Download Summary Changes to our way of life during the Covid lockdown accelerated an existing drive for more flexible working … Continue reading “Is Flexible Working?”

Download Summary Since 2019, there have been many attempts to put a cost on achieving net zero by 2050, with … Continue reading “The Cost of Net Zero”

Summary Spontaneous order is crucial for understanding fundamental human institutions (e.g., language and the law, morals, markets and money) and … Continue reading “Spontaneous Order: Analysis and Implications”