Labour Market

New IEA report released on the problems with overzealous employment regulation

Whichever party wins the General Election this week, UK workers are almost certain to face increasing employment regulation. Whether it’s … Continue reading “Political consensus to increase employment regulation risks undermining the economy”
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Reaction to Conservative Party manifesto

Commenting on the Conservative Party manifesto, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “This manifesto contains … Continue reading “Interventionist manifesto does go some way to improve intergenerational fairness”
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Reaction to the Liberal Democrat Party's manifesto

Commenting on the Liberal Democrat Party’s manifesto, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “The Liberal Democrats’ manifesto is … Continue reading “Unambitious Liberal Democrat manifesto hamstrung by tax and spending commitments”