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Lobbying in politics: a perennial issue?

19 November 2021
Government and Institutions

Lobbying in politics: a perennial issue?

Andy Mayer
19 November 2021
In 2010, the new Prime Minister David Cameron, long before his own ill-judged engagement with Greensill Capital, warned that lobbying … Continue reading “Lobbying in politics: a perennial issue?”

Opposition lobbying reform proposals hit the wrong targets, and don’t go far enough

5 December 2019
Regulation

Opposition lobbying reform proposals hit the wrong targets, and don’t go far enough

Andy Mayer
5 December 2019
It is never dull when you find yourself the target of a manifesto pledge. The Guardian reporting on December 4th … Continue reading “Opposition lobbying reform proposals hit the wrong targets, and don’t go far enough”

It’s our money. Let us know how it’s being spent.

12 January 2016
Tax and Fiscal Policy

It’s our money. Let us know how it’s being spent.

Christopher Snowdon
12 January 2016
Stephen Bubb, chairman of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO), has written an article for the Telegraph … Continue reading “It’s our money. Let us know how it’s being spent.”

Competition is not unique to capitalism – it exists in all economic systems

2 November 2015
Economic Theory

Competition is not unique to capitalism – it exists in all economic systems

Steven Horwitz
2 November 2015
“The motives of fear and greed are what the market brings to prominence,” argues G.A. Cohen in Why Not Socialism? … Continue reading “Competition is not unique to capitalism – it exists in all economic systems”

Sock puppets: a step in the right direction

24 February 2015
Regulation

Sock puppets: a step in the right direction

Christopher Snowdon
24 February 2015
As Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles has long taken a principled stand against what he … Continue reading “Sock puppets: a step in the right direction”

The politics of greed

5 January 2015
Economic Theory

The politics of greed

Christopher J. Coyne and Rachel L. Coyne
5 January 2015
Many associate markets with self-interest and greed whilst associating politics with other-regarding, publicly-interested behaviour. Perhaps nowhere is this view more … Continue reading “The politics of greed”

Why the unhealthy relationship between charities and the state must end

10 June 2014
Government and Institutions

Why the unhealthy relationship between charities and the state must end

Ryan Bourne
10 June 2014
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”

Helping Themselves – the EU’s unhealthy relationship with big charities

27 September 2013

Helping Themselves – the EU’s unhealthy relationship with big charities

Tom Miers
27 September 2013
The IEA has often pointed to the unhealthy symbiosis that has grown up in recent years between government and NGOs. … Continue reading “Helping Themselves – the EU’s unhealthy relationship with big charities”

The folly of the lobbying register

22 August 2013

The folly of the lobbying register

Christopher Snowdon
22 August 2013
A register of lobbyists would be an expensive bureaucratic folly that would serve no useful purpose. There may be a … Continue reading “The folly of the lobbying register”

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