Summary Advocates of minimum pricing predicted that it would have an almost immediate impact in Scotland, with modelling forecasting 58 … Continue reading “Short term impact of minimum pricing for alcohol in Scotland”

In recent years there has been a trend towards greater incidence of homeworking. This has been driven by enhanced technological … Continue reading “Pass the Remote”

In our political discourse there is much discussion of red tape, frequently phrased in terms of ‘challenges’ and ‘bonfires’ to … Continue reading “Rules Britannia”

A ban on opening a new supermarket is evidence that people want a new supermarket, for if they did not … Continue reading “To Ban or Not to Ban”

In January 2020, the Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC) voted by six votes to three to keep Bank rate at … Continue reading “SMPC votes Six / Three to Hold Bank Rate in January”

The government has proposed a ban on the sale of energy drinks to minors on the basis that these products … Continue reading “Vox Pop”

The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is currently the subject of much interest and discussion in the UK, … Continue reading “Universal Basic Income: Is it a good idea?”

This short paper, originally published by the IEA in August 2018, was revised, expanded and re-released to coincide with the … Continue reading “IEA updates its alternative history of socialism”

Actual and perceived problems associated with privatised utilities have led to some public disenchantment with these businesses. Polls suggest that … Continue reading “Renationalisation: Back to the Future?”