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
    • Taxed Out - Coming Soon
    • 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

Foundation for Economic Education.

  • 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

Rent controls and minimum wage laws: what is seen and what is not seen

8 November 2021
Economic Theory

Rent controls and minimum wage laws: what is seen and what is not seen

Gary M. Galles
8 November 2021
In The Common Sense of Science, the Polish-British mathematician Jacob Bronowski wrote that, “at the basis of human thought lies … Continue reading “Rent controls and minimum wage laws: what is seen and what is not seen”

Why Pope Francis is wrong about global hunger and “corporate greed”

21 October 2021
Economic Theory

Why Pope Francis is wrong about global hunger and “corporate greed”

Brad Polumbo
21 October 2021
As the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is an esteemed faith leader and global religious icon. But an … Continue reading “Why Pope Francis is wrong about global hunger and “corporate greed””

The Pope just called private property a ‘secondary right.’ He couldn’t be more wrong

7 October 2020

The Pope just called private property a ‘secondary right.’ He couldn’t be more wrong

Brad Polumbo
7 October 2020
Since becoming the head of the Catholic Church in 2013, Pope Francis has not shied away from the political domain. On Sunday, the … Continue reading “The Pope just called private property a ‘secondary right.’ He couldn’t be more wrong”

Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 2)

22 June 2018
Housing and Planning

Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 2)

Sandy Ikeda
22 June 2018
…continued from Part 1   What’s Behind NIMBYism? A lot of it is, as I’ve suggested, a natural resistance to … Continue reading “Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 2)”

Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 1)

21 June 2018
Housing and Planning

Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 1)

Sandy Ikeda
21 June 2018
You hear that a private developer plans to build a new apartment building across the street. What does that mean … Continue reading “Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 1)”

Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 2)

5 June 2018
Economic Theory

Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 2)

Richard M. Ebeling
5 June 2018
…continued from Part 1.   Protectionism Is Planning Winners and Losers Trade-restricting policies represent forms of governmental economic planning. It … Continue reading “Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 2)”

Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 1)

4 June 2018
Economic Theory

Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 1)

Richard M. Ebeling
4 June 2018
Trade wars are dangerous and harmful policies for governments to pursue. They hurt consumers due to higher prices and fewer … Continue reading “Tariff walls and trade wars equal government planning (Part 1)”

In defence of vulture capitalists

3 May 2018
Economic Theory

In defence of vulture capitalists

Jairaj Devadiga
3 May 2018
Vultures are ugly creatures. However, they serve a very vital function. They help get rid of animal carcasses safely. The … Continue reading “In defence of vulture capitalists”

Economic interventionism creates a demand for more interventionism. Just look at France

25 April 2018
Society and Culture

Economic interventionism creates a demand for more interventionism. Just look at France

Bill Wirtz
25 April 2018
Strikes and blockades have spread across France as President Emmanuel Macron spends his time touring Europe with a new EU … Continue reading “Economic interventionism creates a demand for more interventionism. Just look at France”

Posts pagination

Page 1 Page 2 … Page 4 Next page

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