IEA Past Events

We have heard much from powerful business groups and institutions keen to protect their relationships with the EU and its protected markets. Yet Global Free Trade stands to benefit consumers through increases in choice, quality and price. Small and emerging economies outside the EU also hope for a ‘Brexit bonus’ should tariffs for their goods (more…)

Join us for a discussion with Dominic Raab MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union. Please note this event is held in the Secure Zone. A Conference pass is necessary to attend. (more…)

For too long, politicians of all stripes have largely failed to address the fundamental problem of supply in the housing market. Stifling planning regulations will make it impossible for enough developers to build, no matter how much land councils are able to offer. Our Think Tent panel will discuss how the Government can liberalise planning (more…)

If you are currently in Sixth Form and are interested in attending Oxford or Cambridge, then you could benefit from our day of insight and information about Oxbridge life as we provide valuable advice on personal statements, interview dos and don’ts, and topics worth investigating before your interview! Schedule: 10:00 – 10:30 Registration and Coffee (more…)

The IEA will be attending the Big Tent Ideas Festival – a day long festival which brings together thinkers from across the political spectrum to debate some of the most pressing questions in economics, society and culture. This year’s Festival will be held on Saturday 8 September, at the Babraham Research and Innovation Campus in Cambridge. (more…)

We look forward to welcoming our intern alumni to our Alumni Summer Party 2018. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with your fellow interns and to meet other alumni working in many different industries. Over 100 alumni came back last year and we hope to catch up with just as many of you again (more…)

A special discussion of drugs reform hosted by the IEA and Volteface, at the Royal Geographical Society in London. This event is free, and will be followed by a drinks reception. Speakers include: Clement Marfo (chair) – Multi-talented artist and performer from the UK Liz McCulloch – Head of Policy, Volteface Neil Woods – Former (more…)

Now in its fourth year, THINK will bring together some of the most prominent and thought-provoking economists from all over the world to speak about a vast range of topics from international development to the sharing economy. Above all, you’ll be introduced to new ideas, changing the way you think about the world and the (more…)

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 Christiana at cstewartlockhart@iea.org.uk and please also include the name of the school you teach at. Schedule: 9:45 – 10:00 Welcome Reception: Tea and (more…)

The question of Scottish Independence remains at the top of the Scottish political agenda – a topic particularly pressing now given the UK’s impending exit from the EU, set for next year. Opponents to independence argue that it is in the economic interest of both England and Scotland to continue the union but this seemingly (more…)