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Research is at the very heart of the IEA. Our comprehensive programme of books, papers and briefings – featuring a range of writers from new authors to Nobel Prize winners – provides the intellectual framework for our extensive and far-reaching communication, education and outreach activities.

This peer–reviewed research challenges received wisdoms, questions government policies and puts forward radical free-market solutions to today’s – and tomorrow’s – economic and social problems.

Socialism: The failed idea that never dies

21 February 2019

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Socialism: The failed idea that never dies

Dr Kristian Niemietz

21 February 2019

IEA releases new, comprehensive book on socialism

Summary: Socialism is popular in the UK – not just among students, but also among people in their 30s and … Continue reading

Delivering More Homes: Radical action to unblock the system

9 February 2019

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Delivering More Homes: Radical action to unblock the system

Keith Boyfield and Robert Wickham

9 February 2019

Ever-expanding Green Belt must be tackled to solve the UK's housing crisis, says new report

● The planning system has become too complex and the revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework risk exacerbating the … Continue reading

“Supermarkets will run out of food and people’s health will be at risk”

5 February 2019

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“Supermarkets will run out of food and people’s health will be at risk”

Victoria Hewson

5 February 2019

No-Deal Fear-Checker, No. 9

The UK imports 30% of its food from the EU, an amount that will be at its peak in March … Continue reading

Immigration: Picking the low-hanging fruits

14 January 2019

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Immigration: Picking the low-hanging fruits

Dr Kristian Niemietz

14 January 2019

UK should scrap net migration target & introduce two-lane immigration system post-Brexit, says new report

Summary: Opinion surveys consistently show that the British public is overwhelmingly hostile to immigration. This widespread hostility actively shapes our … Continue reading

Getting the Measure of Money

18 December 2018

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Getting the Measure of Money

Anthony J Evans

18 December 2018

A critical assessment of UK monetary indicators

Summary: The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England’s reliance on faulty indicators has led to suboptimal policy decisions … Continue reading

“A no-deal Brexit could knock 10% off UK GDP”

6 December 2018

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“A no-deal Brexit could knock 10% off UK GDP”

Julian Jessop

6 December 2018

No-Deal Fear Checker, No 8

According to the latest Whitehall analysis, the UK economy could be between 6.3% and 10.7% smaller in a no-deal scenario, … Continue reading

Blocking Progress: The Damaging Side Effects of Economic Sanctions

30 November 2018

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Blocking Progress: The Damaging Side Effects of Economic Sanctions

30 November 2018

Trade sanctions rarely work & create substantial costs for the world economy, says new IEA report

Summary: During the twentieth century, economic sanctions became more prevalent. In the twenty-first century they have become a frequently used … Continue reading