The implications of blockchain for finance, legal services, and the sharing economy

10 January 2018

The implications of blockchain for finance, legal services, and the sharing economy

10 January 2018
  •  24/01/2018
     18:30 - 20:30
The implications of blockchain for key sectors (finance, legal services, sharing economy) and the role of the government Bitcoin’s recent rollercoaster ride has confirmed some pundits in their belief that the cryptocurrency won’t last. The real game-changer, however, may well be blockchain, the decentralised technology underlying bitcoin, which has applications far beyond digital currencies. Smart (more…)

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2 Lord North Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3LB, United Kingdom

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(Entrance on Great Peter Street)

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Think Tent 2017: A Brexit that works for consumers

11 September 2017

Think Tent 2017: A Brexit that works for consumers

11 September 2017
  •  03/10/2017
     09:15 - 10:30
Conservative Party Conference 2017 “A Brexit that works for consumers” Consumer welfare is central debate surrounding the UK’s exit from the European Union. Whether or not the Government is able to secure a deal, and the nature of such a deal, will have a direct impact on the price of goods and services available to (more…)

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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill St, Manchester, M23GX

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(Inside the Secure Zone)

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THINK Conference 2017

8 May 2017

THINK Conference 2017

8 May 2017
  •  01/07/2017
     09:30 - 20:00
The Institute of Economic Affairs is delighted to invite you to THINK Conference 2017! Last year’s inaugural THINK conference brought together some of the best speakers in the world to highlight how the creativity and innovation fostered under free markets has helped to halve world poverty in recent decades. Now in its third year, THINK (more…)

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1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR, United Kingdom

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In Conversation with Douglas Carswell MP

22 March 2017

In Conversation with Douglas Carswell MP

22 March 2017
  •  11/04/2017
     18:30 - 20:30
The IEA is delighted to invite you to attend an in-conversation event with Britain’s most outspoken and independently minded MP, Douglas Carswell  – further evidenced by Douglas’s recent announcement to quit UKIP and become an independent MP for Clacton. Mark Littlewood, Director General, will be asking him about: Whether the political establishment really is collapsing Whether the (more…)

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2 Lord North Street, London, SW1P 3LA, United Kingdom

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Front door located on Great Peter Street

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Discussion: Should we worry about executive pay?

30 January 2017

Discussion: Should we worry about executive pay?

30 January 2017
  •  08/03/2017
     18:30 - 20:30
The IEA is delighted to invite you to a panel discussion on the topic “Should we worry about executive pay?” Speakers will include: Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow, IEA; Professor of Economics, University of Buckingham Stefan Stern, Director, High Pay Centre Simon Walker, Director General, Institute (more…)

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2 Lord North Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3LB (entrance on Great Peter Street)

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Why is the West Stagnating?

20 December 2016

Why is the West Stagnating?

20 December 2016
  •  26/01/2017
     18:30 - 20:30
The IEA is delighted to invite you to a panel which will seek to answer the question: “Why is the West Stagnating?” Fredrik Erixon, author of the “The Innovation Illusion” will be providing his answer to the question. Copies of his book will also be available for sale on the night. The IEA’s Richard Wellings (more…)

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2 Lord North Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3LB (entrance on Great Peter Street)

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Professor Philip Booth’s Inaugural lecture at St. Mary’s University

22 August 2016

Professor Philip Booth’s Inaugural lecture at St. Mary’s University

22 August 2016

Professor Philip Booth's Inaugural lecture - Booking Essential

  •  27/09/2016
     18:30 - 20:30
Regulating Markets in an Economy without Angels – Professor Philip Booth’s Inaugural lecture at St. Mary’s University The IEA is delighted to share the details of our Academic and Research Director Professor Philip Booth’s inaugural lecture at St Mary’s University. Professor Booth is stepping down after 14 years at the IEA to become Director of (more…)
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Competition policy goes digital

22 August 2016

Competition policy goes digital

22 August 2016

A 2016 Beesley Lecture on competition policy

  •  06/10/2016
     18:30 - 20:30
The dramatic reduction in the cost of computation and communication has disrupted many traditional industries. Naturally, this has led to calls for new policies and new regulations to manage this disruption. This lecture will examine some of the challenges facing regulators along with some suggestions about how they can be addressed. Speaker: Professor Hal Varian, Chief (more…)

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Institute of Director, Pall Mall, London

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A market approach to climate change: how and why to regulate global carbon dioxide emissions

22 August 2016

A market approach to climate change: how and why to regulate global carbon dioxide emissions

22 August 2016

A 2016 Beesley Lecture on climate change

  •  13/10/2016
     18:30 - 20:30
Following the recent Paris Climate Change conference there is once again an increased focus on carbon reduction. A global carbon market remains the only potential solution to the global climate policy problem that will drive down decarbonisation in the timeframe suggested by climate science. In this lecture we will explore what is meant by a (more…)

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Institute of Director, Pall Mall, London

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