- Nov
- 10
A special co-hosted lunch
- 10/11/2011
12:45
Following publication of the Independent Commission on Banking’s final report, the IEA will co-host a special lunch with Bloomberg on the subject ‘Bank regulation after the ICB – for better or for worse?’. The event will be held at Bloomberg’s London headquarters. Speaking at the event are: Mark Littlewood, Director General, Institute of Economic Affairs (chair) (more…)
- Nov
- 8
Keynes, Friedman and the New Crisis of Capitalism
- 08/11/2011
18:30
In the 15 years to mid-2007 the world economy enjoyed unparalleled stability (the so-called “Great Moderation”), with steady growth and low inflation. But the period since mid-2007 (“the Great Recession”) has seen the worst macroeconomic turmoil since the 1930s. A dramatic plunge in trade, output and employment in late 2008 and 2009 has been followed (more…)
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Venue: IEA, 2 Lord North Street, London, SW1 (door on Great Peter Street)
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IEA, 2 Lord North Street, London, SW1 (door on Great Peter Street)
- Nov
- 3
The IEA is pleased to announce the 2011 Beesley Lectures
- 03/11/2011
18:30
Speaker: Sir Roy McNulty, Chairman, Rail Value for Money Study Chair and Respondent: Tom Winsor, Partner, White & Chase In this lecture Sir Roy will discuss the broad lessons from his recent review, including new incentive structures, devolved decision making, reviewing fare policies and structures and the role of the regulator in the rail industry. (more…)
Location
Venue: Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
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Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
- Oct
- 27
The IEA is pleased to announce the 2011 Beesley Lectures
- 27/10/2011
17:30
Speaker: Nick Bosanquet, Professor of Health Policy, Imperial College and Chairman, Volterra Health Chair and Respondent: David Bennett, Chair, Monitor Determining an optimum solution to public health services is an especially sensitive topic, with Andrew Lansley’s initial suggestions currently under review. This lecture will discuss why reform is required, the role of competition in patient (more…)
Location
Venue: Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
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Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
- Oct
- 24
The 2011 Wincott Lecture
- 24/10/2011
15:45
This year’s annual Wincott Foundation Lecture will be delivered by Andy Haldane Executive Director for Financial Stability, and member of the interim Financial Policy Committee, Bank of England “The Financial System: tails of the unexpected” The Lecture will be followed by a comment from Martin Wolf Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times The Wincott Foundation seeks (more…)
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Venue: Local Government House, Room 8.1, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ
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Local Government House, Room 8.1, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ
- Oct
- 20
The IEA is pleased to announce the 2011 Beesley Lectures
- 20/10/2011
17:30
Speaker: Tom Le Quesne, Senior Policy Advisor, World Wildlife Fund Chair and Respondent: Sir Ian Byatt, Former Chairman, Water Industry Commission for Scotland How can the problem of water scarcity be solved? Taking a market-based approach to encourage water conservation unveils many opportunities, and this lecture will assess possible designs for the effective allocation and (more…)
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Venue: Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
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Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
- Oct
- 19
Prof James Tooley speaks on the profit motive in education
- 19/10/2011
17:15
Scroll down for an interview with Prof Tooley… The profit motive in education will form the basis for a new and prestigious event being held by the IEA this autumn. Professor James Tooley, of Newcastle University, will deliver the E.G. West Memorial Lecture at Church House, Westminster, on Wednesday October 19th. Lecture 6.15pm for 6.30pm to (more…)
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Venue: Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ
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Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ
- Oct
- 13
The IEA is pleased to announce the 2011 Beesley Lectures
- 13/10/2011
17:30
Speaker: Jonathan Djangoly, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice Respondent: Nicholas Green QC, Brick Court Chambers Chair: David Edwards, Chair, Legal Services Board How will changes to the ownership and management of law firms in the Legal Services Act 2007 affect the industry? This lecture will examine the implications of Alternative Business Structures (more…)
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Venue: Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
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Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
- Oct
- 6
The IEA is pleased to announce the 2011 Beesley Lectures
- 06/10/2011
17:30
Speaker: Sir John Vickers, Chair, Independent Commission on Banking Chair and Respondent: Steve Smith, Director, Competition and Consumer Policy, Lloyds Banking Group The recommendations of the final ICB report this September will summarise what reform should be undertaken to make banks safer. Sir John will discuss banks’ capacity to absorb losses, measures to improve competition (more…)
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Venue: Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
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Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London
- Oct
- 4
- 04/10/2011
18:30
The IEA is delighted to be hosting a panel discussion at the Conservative Party Conference around a new book – After the coalition: the future Conservative agenda for Britain (This event is kindly sponsored by Bell Pottinger) Tuesday 4 October 7.30pm – 9pm Conservative Party Conference Manchester Central, Exchange 10 Kevin Bell, IEA (Chair) Mark (more…)
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Venue: Conservative Party Conference Manchester Central, Exchange 10
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Conservative Party Conference Manchester Central, Exchange 10