The foreword to Digital Overload, a research paper co-published by the IEA and International Center for Law & Economics’ (ICLE), … Continue reading “CMA being given too much power with too little accountability”

A new book outlines how the ‘free banking’ alternative to central banks can and has delivered stability and prosperity. Central … Continue reading “Bank of England not necessary, says landmark IEA ‘free banking’ book”

FOREWORD TO THE FIRST EDITION (1992) The idea for this book was initially suggested by Chris Tame of the Libertarian … Continue reading “The Experience of Free Banking”

Introduction The Road to Freedom: Estonia’s Rise from Soviet Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth recounts … Continue reading “The Road to Freedom: Estonia’s Rise from Soviet Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth”

Contents Summary The UK government is proposing a generational ban on tobacco sales to anyone born after 2008, overturning the … Continue reading “Prohibition 2.0: Critiquing the Generational Tobacco Ban”

Contents Preface The conflict in Ukraine shows that, yet again, we do not live in a peaceful world. Defence economics … Continue reading “The Case For Markets in Defence: Driving efficiency and effectiveness in military spending”

Contents Summary Contrary to initial concerns, Brexit has not had a major detrimental effect on UK–EU trade. Trade data doesn’t … Continue reading “Has Brexit Really Harmed UK Trade? Countering the Office for Budget Responsibility’s claims”

The UK’s trade patterns with the EU fail to show a Brexit effect, either since the referendum or the end … Continue reading “Brexit leaves UK trade unscathed, finds new IEA report”

Dictating words: The Culture-Control Left and the war against free speech, a new paper by IEA Head of Cultural Affairs … Continue reading “Authoritarian hate speech laws undermine free expression”