Skip to content
IEA InfoIEA Info
  • About Us
    • Who we are
      • Staff
      • Trustees
      • Academic Advisory Council
      • Fellows
      • Nobel Prize Winning Economists
      • IEA Award Winners
    • What We Do
    • FAQs
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
      • Jobs
  • Insider
  • Research
    • Publications
    • Economic Affairs
    • EA Magazine
    • Shadow Monetary Policy Committee
    • Peer Review Protocol
  • Blog
  • Media
    • Press Releases
    • In The Media
    • Media Enquiries
  • Students
  • International
    • Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity
    • Whetstone Freedom Fund
    • EPICENTER
    • Translations
    • IEA Primers
  • Donate
    • Donate Now
    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Donate to IEA Projects
    • Other Ways to Donate
    • Legacy Gift
    • Donate from USA
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events
  • Home
  • About
  • Staff
  • Jobs
  • Epicenter
  • Contact Us

big government.

  • Economic Theory
  • Education
  • Energy and Environment
  • Government and Institutions
  • Healthcare
  • Housing and Planning
  • Labour Market
  • Lifestyle Economics
  • Monetary Policy
  • Markets and Morality
  • Regulation
  • Society and Culture
  • Tax and Fiscal Policy
  • Trade, Development, and Immigration
  • Transport
  • Welfare
  • Tax and Fiscal Policy
  • Healthcare
  • Society and Culture
  • Trade, Development, and Immigration
  • Tax and Fiscal Policy
  • Economics
  • Last Week
  • Last Month
  • Last 3 Months
  • Last 6 Months
  • Last 12 Months
  • All
  • Blog
  • Films
  • Authors
  • Publications
  • Events
  • Infographics

People have forgotten the perils of Big Government

7 July 2017
Government and Institutions

People have forgotten the perils of Big Government

Kate Andrews
7 July 2017
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 Paragon Initiative – An Introduction

19 June 2015
Government and Institutions

The Paragon Initiative – An Introduction

19 June 2015
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”

Of course we blame politicians for everything – they bring it on themselves

11 February 2014

Of course we blame politicians for everything – they bring it on themselves

Ryan Bourne
11 February 2014
‘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 the wake of the riots we need solidarity – not big government

30 September 2011

In the wake of the riots we need solidarity – not big government

Philip Booth
30 September 2011
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”

The Big Society and big government must not be mixed up

11 July 2011

The Big Society and big government must not be mixed up

Kristian Niemietz
11 July 2011
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”

Big government and the ‘Big Society’ are not partners – they are competitors

10 February 2011

Big government and the ‘Big Society’ are not partners – they are competitors

Kristian Niemietz
10 February 2011
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”

The IEA is an educational charity and free market think tank.

Our mission is to improve understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems.

About the IEA Donate
  • About Us
  • Staff
  • What We Do
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Donate Now
  • Publications
  • In The Media
  • Press Release
  • Media Enquiries
Newsletter signup

Keep in touch with the IEA
  • Donate
  • Like
  • Follow
  • Watch
  • Follow

Copyright © Institute of Economic Affairs | REGISTERED IN ENGLAND 755502, CHARITY NO. CC/235 351, LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

XWe use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.
Read More
REJECTCookie settings
ACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Advertisement

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.

Performance

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

Analytics

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Functional

Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.

Uncategorized

Undefined cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.

Save & Accept
Powered by CookieYes