Sir Humphrey’s Legacy: An Update. UK Public Sector Unfunded Occupational Pensions. (web publication)

30 January 2008
Research

Sir Humphrey’s Legacy: An Update. UK Public Sector Unfunded Occupational Pensions. (web publication)

Neil Record
30 January 2008

Author estimates government liabilities at £1,071 billion

In the 27th IEA Current Controversies Paper, Neil Record examines UK public sector unfunded occupational pensions. Five important events have … Continue reading “Sir Humphrey’s Legacy: An Update. UK Public Sector Unfunded Occupational Pensions. (web publication)”

Paths to Property: Approaches to Institutional Change in International Development

18 December 2007
Research

Paths to Property: Approaches to Institutional Change in International Development

Karol Boudreaux and Paul Dragos Aligica
18 December 2007

Secure private property rights are essential for economic growth in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has received tens of billions of dollars in foreign aid over the last fifty years yet economic development … Continue reading “Paths to Property: Approaches to Institutional Change in International Development”

Better Off Out? The Benefits or Costs of EU Membership

1 October 2007
Research

Better Off Out? The Benefits or Costs of EU Membership

Brian Hindley and Martin Howe. Foreword by Rodney Leach
1 October 2007

This IEA classic concisely lays out the economic issues that would be raised if Britain were to leave the EU.

The first edition of this controversial book in 1996 significantly influenced the debate about Britain’s relationship with the rest of … Continue reading “Better Off Out? The Benefits or Costs of EU Membership”