Tim Montgomerie, founder of the Good Right, a Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute, the creator of the ConservativeHome website, a … Continue reading “In Conversation with Tim Montgomerie”

The battle for the soul of the Conservative party post-election has already begun. This week, commentator and conservative activist Tim … Continue reading “There’s very little evidence that you can shrink government by expanding it”

Most of the time, the role of think tanks is to engage in holistic, ‘big picture’ thinking. Think tank work … Continue reading “Cameron’s housing speech: terrible economics, but not even good politics”

Earlier this week, I outlined the red herrings that distort the debate about low pay and the cost of living. … Continue reading “A real agenda to reduce the cost of living”

Since the publication of Kristian Niemietz’s seminal work Redefining the Poverty Debate in 2012, many of us have been arguing … Continue reading “The red herrings which distort the cost of living debate”

IEA Director General Mark Littlewood explores the costs of housing, and the reasons behind the rampant house price inflation. He … Continue reading “Through the Roof”

In this video the IEA’s Senior Research Fellow Kristian Niemietz outlines a free-market approach to the cost of living squeeze. … Continue reading “Cost of living crisis: causes and solutions”

Prime Minister David Cameron’s “all-in” push for developing the UK’s shale gas reserves continues to generate what seems to be … Continue reading “There are a wealth of benefits to be had from energy exploration”

An unexpected increase in construction (from an extremely low base) has left building materials, especially bricks, in short supply, leading … Continue reading “Brick shortages come and go. Planning restrictions are the real obstacle to house building”