There are not many things that economists are agreed upon. However, to slightly corrupt a quip attributed to George Bernard … Continue reading “Pricing roads – why are we waiting?”

At Freedom Forum this year, IEA Educational Director Dr Stephen Davies engages with the biggest challenge that is often raised … Continue reading “But who will build the roads?”

A panel discussion featuring: Richard Diment, former Director, British Road Federation Jonathan Dupont, co-author of Gridlock Nation John Hoad, Head … Continue reading “Ending the road-building gridlock”

The government’s new plan for a two-tier road tax system has many shortcomings. In particular, it fails to address the … Continue reading “Roads must be taken out of political control”

Every year the same thing happens… We all look forward to the upcoming festive season with our families, or even … Continue reading “Denationalise our roads!”

is a bad idea at the wrong time

●  Gary Becker argues the Cash for Clunkers scheme is a bad idea at the wrong time ●  Ruth Lea looks … Continue reading “Economics on the web (29.8.09)”

Britain’s transport policy “Railways good, roads bad” is not sustainable, and proves once again that transport is too important to … Continue reading “Road systems should be commercialised”