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Free trade and how it enriches us

27 September 2018
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Free trade and how it enriches us

Donald J. Boudreaux
27 September 2018

Free trade is the foundation of modern economies & modern prosperity, says new IEA report

Free trade improves the well-being of all parties to it. The most significant way that trade achieves this outcome is … Continue reading “Free trade and how it enriches us”

An Introduction to Capitalism

18 July 2018
Research

An Introduction to Capitalism

Eamonn Butler
18 July 2018

IEA releases primer on capitalism

Summary It is hard to find a book that explains, simply and fairly, what capitalism is, how it works, and … Continue reading “An Introduction to Capitalism”

Islamic Foundations of a Free Society

19 October 2016
Research

Islamic Foundations of a Free Society

Dr Nouh El Harmouzi & Linda Whetstone (eds.)
19 October 2016

Promoting economic freedom in Muslim-majority countries is key to prosperity

The IEA’s Islamic Foundations of a Free Society, written by a range of Islamic scholars, sheds a great deal of light … Continue reading “Islamic Foundations of a Free Society”

Waging the War of Ideas. Fourth Edition

27 January 2015
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Waging the War of Ideas. Fourth Edition

John Blundell. Forewords by Walter E. Williams and Philip Booth
27 January 2015

A commemoration of the life of John Blundell

To download a copy to your e-reader, click here. To purchase a copy of Waging the War of Ideas, at £12.50 each, click here. For … Continue reading “Waging the War of Ideas. Fourth Edition”

Foundations of a Free Society

14 November 2013
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Foundations of a Free Society

Eamonn Butler
14 November 2013

An introduction to the core principles that define a free society

Summary Freedom creates prosperity. It unleashes human talent, invention and innovation, creating wealth where none existed before. Societies that have … Continue reading “Foundations of a Free Society”

… and the Pursuit of Happiness

16 January 2012
Research

… and the Pursuit of Happiness

Edited by Philip Booth
16 January 2012

Wellbeing and the Role of Government

Executive summary: The idea put forward by the British government that economists and politicians pursue policies directed towards maximising GDP … Continue reading “… and the Pursuit of Happiness”

Adam Smith – A Primer

26 July 2007
Research

Adam Smith – A Primer

Eamonn Butler
26 July 2007

An authoritative, but concise introduction to the life and work of Adam Smith which covers both the Wealth of Nations and his other great works

Summary “Butler has written an admirable and authoritative introduction to Adam Smith, the man and his thinking. This is the … Continue reading “Adam Smith – A Primer”

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