The book launch for the new IEA co-published book by Nobel Laureate Prof Ronald Coase and Ning Wang. Speakers include: … Continue reading “How China Became Capitalist”

The mention of public choice theory to those on ‘the left’ of politics can prompt a variety of reactions. Some … Continue reading “‘The Left’ and Public Choice Theory”

Capitalism has a problem. Increasingly it is viewed as a deeply unfair system favouring a small, privileged elite at the … Continue reading “Politicians are to blame if we have crony capitalists”

Last week, the IEA held a discussion on the EU. There were some prominent euro enthusiasts there, together with a … Continue reading “Ted Heath was right – the EU single market is not a free market”

BBC World’s Latin America section has provided a sympathetic review of a Bolivian documentary titled ‘¿Por que quebró McDonald’s en … Continue reading “McDonald’s withdrawal from Bolivia: capitalism in action”

It is widely expected that the Prime Minister is going to start calling for a more moral form of capitalism. … Continue reading “David Cameron must tackle moral hazard”

My last blog post dealt with the issue of ‘living wages for migrants’ in response to points that the Bishop … Continue reading “The Bishop of Brentwood part two”

In his speech this afternoon to the Liberal Democrats’ conference, the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, will assert: “ Capitalism kills … Continue reading “Cable on capitalism and competition”

In his speech this afternoon to the Liberal Democrats’ conference, the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, will assert: “Capitalism kills competition”.  … Continue reading “Cable on capitalism and competition”