Nearly ten years ago, IEA author Mark Pennington argued that British land use planning policies were characterised by public choice … Continue reading “Housing policy in the public choice trap”

Segments of the conservative press in the UK are currently running a concerted campaign against very minor proposals by the … Continue reading “Urban Sprawl as Government Failure”

Once again we are having an acrimonious debate about land-use planning and development. Our planning system is designed, of course, … Continue reading “Planning by agreement”

When the Daily Telegraph and the Guardian sound almost exactly alike on an issue, something is fishy. And when dozens … Continue reading “Land use planning: the Corn Laws of our times”

‘Generation Rent’ seems to be the media catchphrase of the day, and this should come as no surprise. Over the … Continue reading “Generation Rent: rational ignorance or rational irrationality”

It is not exactly a secret that obtaining planning permission for building new homes is notoriously difficult in Britain. An … Continue reading “Should we cover Wales with wind farms?”

It is not exactly a secret that obtaining planning permission for building new homes is notoriously difficult in Britain. An … Continue reading “Should we cover Wales with wind farms?”

Editorial note: Supply side week Supply side liberalisation should be at the top of any government’s agenda. It is particularly … Continue reading “Planning and the supply side of the economy”

The cost of Housing Benefit (HB) has exploded over the last five years, rising from £13.5 billion in 2004/05 to £20 … Continue reading “How to cut Britain’s £20 billion Housing Benefit bill”