What exactly is classical liberalism? What do liberals believe? What are the key social, political and economic issues they have … Continue reading “Who are the greatest classical liberal thinkers of all time?”

In 1850, the merchants, bankers and traders of the City of London held a crisis meeting. The original private contract … Continue reading “How crowdfunding could make public finance more democratic”

Like many others, on Sunday evening I watched Soccer Aid – an annual charity football match featuring well-known ex-footballers and … Continue reading “Why the unhealthy relationship between charities and the state must end”

One obvious place to look for big society initiatives in the Conservative manifesto was the section on sport. This does … Continue reading “Big society or big state?”

One obvious place to look for big society initiatives in the Conservative manifesto was the section on sport. This does … Continue reading “Big society or big state?”

Without wishing to trivialise the former, there are eerie similarities between the tragic case of Baby P and the failure … Continue reading “Why regulation fails: Baby P and Northern Rock”