- 20/11/2019
18:30 - 21:00
In the Future of Regulation Study commissioned by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the National Infrastructure Commission has assessed the changes which might be necessary to the existing regulatory framework to facilitate future investment needs in infrastructure focusing on energy, telecoms and water, while promoting competition and innovation and meeting the needs of both current ... Continue reading
- 20/11/2019
18:00 - 20:00
The IEA is delighted to host a panel discussion on 'Zero-Hours Contracts: Empowerment or Exploitation?' Zero-hours contracts have been a subject of controversy in recent years. Proponents argue their flexibility allows people to work as and when they choose - fitting employment around commitments like children, education, and other jobs. But critics argue they are ... Continue reading
- 13/11/2019
18:30 - 21:00
Economies are changing dramatically as technology redesigns traditional business models. The razor edge of new technology development is not an idea that’s easily associated with regulation or Government but in the digital age, regulators and competition authorities must learn to keep pace both with the tech giants and rapidly changing consumer markets. There have been ... Continue reading
- 06/11/2019
18:30 - 21:00
Coal was once the dominant fuel in power generation but the UK recently had its first week without it and it is set to be eliminated entirely from the generation mix by 2025. The first rounds of auctions under the UK capacity market led to significant wins for small scale diesel generators. In response the ... Continue reading
- 06/11/2019
09:30 - 14:30
This event hosted by the IEA is free to attend and is strictly for A-Level/IB/Scottish Higher teachers of Economics and related subjects. If you would like to reserve a place, please email Ralph Buckle at [email protected] and please also include the name of the school you teach at. 9:45 – 10:00 Welcome Reception: Tea and ... Continue reading
- 30/10/2019
18:30 - 21:00
The current environment of low interest rates as well as recently elevated premiums over regulated asset values present a problem to UK regulators measuring the components of the weighted average cost of capital as they strive to find the balance between protecting the interests of existing and future consumers and ensuring that efficient firms can ... Continue reading
Society and Culture
- 30/10/2019
18:00 - 20:00
The Institute of Economic Affairs is delighted to invite you to our upcoming event with Jorge Jraissati on Wednesday 30th October, from 6-8pm, who will be discussing the ‘Political and Economic Challenges of Venezuela’ Venezuela is currently facing the worst dictatorial regime in Latin America. Moreover, its economic collapse is the worst in the modern ... Continue reading
- 30/10/2019
11:00 - 13:00
The Institute of Economic Affairs is delighted to invite you to the UK launch of Ron Manners excellent new book “The Lonely Libertarian” - a compelling book explaining how to combine a successful career whilst simultaneously still speaking up for liberty. The event will take place on Wednesday 30th October 11am to 1pm at IEA’s ... Continue reading
- 23/10/2019
18:30 - 21:00
Concluding the 40-year utilities experiment: death spiral or rebirth The rise of decentralised generation opens networks up to the risk of death spirals as increasing network costs are shared between fewer people, incentivising further consumers to pursue alternatives including home generation. In particular vulnerable customers are less likely to change their network usage and so ... Continue reading
- 16/10/2019
18:30 - 21:00
Social contract theory goes back to the works of Hobbes and Rousseau and considers the role of government in peoples’ lives. We give up some of our freedom and autonomy in return for the protection of the state. Is there a case for regulation by social contract in the water sector? Concerns over financial management ... Continue reading