The new mantra of the people is “tax more, spend more”, at least according to the British Social Attitudes 2017 … Continue reading “People have forgotten the perils of Big Government”

The IEA is proud to announce our newest project – The Paragon Initiative. Over the next five years the IEA … Continue reading “The Paragon Initiative – An Introduction”

‘In our age’ George Orwell once remarked, ‘there is no such thing as “keeping out of politics”. All issues are … Continue reading “Of course we blame politicians for everything – they bring it on themselves”

In responding to the riots, many prominent public figures have suggested that the problem is a simple one. With regard … Continue reading “In the wake of the riots we need solidarity – not big government”

Several authors of this blog have welcomed the idea of the ‘Big Society’, as long as it stands for an … Continue reading “The Big Society and big government must not be mixed up”

The government’s catchphrase ‘Big Society’ has often been criticised for its vagueness. Critics claim that the phrase means everything and … Continue reading “Big government and the ‘Big Society’ are not partners – they are competitors”