At the core of my new book, Robust Political Economy: Classical Liberalism and the Future of Public Policy, is a … Continue reading “Failure in markets and politics”

Several newspapers (e.g. the Guardian and the Telegraph ) have recently carried obituaries of the English philosopher Antony Flew. These … Continue reading “Antony Flew (1923-2010): an appreciation”

In the last fifty years, many aspects of socialism have been rolled back around the world. Indeed, in the 1990s, … Continue reading “Colleen Dyble – Taming Leviathan”

Despite his fame, there is still widespread ignorance about the breadth of Adam Smith’s contributions to economics, politics and philosophy. … Continue reading “Eamonn Butler: Adam Smith – A Primer”

if we want a less oligopolistic financial sector

Several newspapers (e.g. the Guardian and the Telegraph) have recently carried obituaries of the English philosopher Antony Flew. These obituaries … Continue reading “Antony Flew (1923-2010): an appreciation”

●  Philip Booth argues we need less financial regulation if we want a less oligopolistic financial sector ●  Patrick Basham examines … Continue reading “Economics on the web (15.9.09)”

●  Don Boudreaux sets out the unsung successes of the market ●  Ruth Lea warns that very low interest rates … Continue reading “Economics on the web (11.03.09)”

Those of us interested in extending personal freedom tend to make some rather glib assumptions in our thinking. For instance, … Continue reading “Freedom and responsibility”