Monetary Policy

Corbyn's strategy of nationalisation, greater government intervention and more red tape will increase the tax burden and do nothing to reduce living costs

Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech to Labour Party Conference, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: … Continue reading “Corbyn’s anti-market agenda will hit the poorest the hardest”
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Long-term prosperity will not be secured through higher taxes, higher spending and more regulation

Commenting on Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s speech to Labour Party Conference, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic … Continue reading “Labour’s approach to deficit reduction is pure fantasy”
Trade, Development, and Immigration

The latest edition of the annual Economic Freedom of the World Report outlines where the UK ranks on economic freedom

The United Kingdom ranks 10th out of 157 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2015 … Continue reading “UK ranks 10th among 157 jurisdictions on economic freedom”