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The NHS is not the saintly institution of the popular imagination

21 October 2020
Healthcare

The NHS is not the saintly institution of the popular imagination

Kosta Manis
21 October 2020
A lot has changed since the creation of the National Health Service in 1948. But our collective consciousness remains stuck … Continue reading “The NHS is not the saintly institution of the popular imagination”

Ten steps which should change the British economy

24 July 2020
Government and Institutions

Ten steps which should change the British economy

Alexander Temerko
24 July 2020
We are undoubtedly living in a time of great crisis. You have to be of an exceptionally optimistic disposition to … Continue reading “Ten steps which should change the British economy”

Calm down, Guardian: the NHS is (still) not being privatised

23 July 2019
Healthcare

Calm down, Guardian: the NHS is (still) not being privatised

Kristian Niemietz
23 July 2019
On Sunday evening, Twitter exploded with rage. That, admittedly, doesn’t mean much. If you have ever been on Twitter, you … Continue reading “Calm down, Guardian: the NHS is (still) not being privatised”

How NHS worshippers copy the worst habits of economists

12 April 2017
Economic Theory

How NHS worshippers copy the worst habits of economists

Kristian Niemietz
12 April 2017
The economist Ely Devons once said that “If economists wished to study the horse, they wouldn’t go and look at … Continue reading “How NHS worshippers copy the worst habits of economists”

An alternative history: Britain without the NHS (Part 3)

21 December 2016
Healthcare

An alternative history: Britain without the NHS (Part 3)

Kristian Niemietz
21 December 2016
Continued from Part 2   After an attempt to nationalise the health sector failed miserably in 1946-48, Britain seemingly returned … Continue reading “An alternative history: Britain without the NHS (Part 3)”

An alternative history: Britain without the NHS (Part 2)

16 December 2016

An alternative history: Britain without the NHS (Part 2)

Kristian Niemietz
16 December 2016
Continued from Part 1   Between 1946 and 1948, there was an attempt at a government takeover of healthcare, which … Continue reading “An alternative history: Britain without the NHS (Part 2)”

It’s time to imagine life beyond the state

29 October 2015
Economic Theory

It’s time to imagine life beyond the state

Philip Booth
29 October 2015
One of the most dangerous myths that pervades the political debate today is the idea that “neo-liberalism”, as the left … Continue reading “It’s time to imagine life beyond the state”

The NHS is not worth defending

19 October 2015
Healthcare

The NHS is not worth defending

Kristian Niemietz
19 October 2015
At the 2015 Battle of Ideas festival, held at the Barbican Centre, the IEA’s Kristian Niemietz represented the ‘No’ side … Continue reading “The NHS is not worth defending”

NHS orthodoxy is dying: Here’s how to put patients at the heart of healthcare

2 September 2015
Healthcare

NHS orthodoxy is dying: Here’s how to put patients at the heart of healthcare

Kristian Niemietz
2 September 2015
Surveys often suffer from what is known as “social desirability bias”: when people sense that an opinion they hold, or … Continue reading “NHS orthodoxy is dying: Here’s how to put patients at the heart of healthcare”

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